Now that Saint Nicholas has left for Spain again, Christmas is almost upon us. Do you still need gift inspiration for loved ones or yourself? With these gifts you will make every Apple lover happy.
Gift ideas for every Apple enthusiast
Especially when you’ve just finished a Christmas Eve gift, it can be difficult to come up with a nice Christmas present. That is why we give you an overview of some handy, fun or original presents for under the Christmas tree, to make the Apple lovers in your family or circle of friends (or yourself of course) happy. Moreover, we give away an exclusive discount code with one of the gift tips, so that you can score a Christmas present inexpensively.
1. Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charger – $ 39.99
Charging your iPhone is a breeze with a wireless charger, and this version from Belkin is specially designed for Apple devices. But the biggest advantage of this Belkin wireless charger is the fast charging feature. This makes your iPhone or Apple Watch full faster than with the standard Lightning cable and adapter. The charging dock works with most cases, as long as they are plastic and up to 3 millimeters thick. Wireless charging is possible with an iPhone 8 or later.
2. Sonos One – 204 euros
The Sonos One is a flagship speaker and an ideal gift for music lovers. Because Sonos speakers support Airplay 2, you can also use voice assistant Siri to play music. You must have a subscription to Apple Music for this. Otherwise, controlling Spotify from your iPhone, iPad, laptop or the speaker itself also works fine with this device, which above all has a razor-sharp sound. In addition, you can set the sound completely how you want it via the Sonos app.
3. Philips Hue White Ambiance Starterkit (including dimmer switch) – 108 euros
Do you want to help someone make the house smart, or expand the HomeKit collection? Then the Philips Hue starter kit is a nice gift for under the tree. The package consists of three smart Hue White Ambiance lamps, a bridge to make them work together and a dimmer switch. The latter allows you to control the lamps in three ways: with your voice, from your iPhone or iPad or with the dimmer switch. You can immediately build an atmospheric light scene that matches the Christmas decorations in the house.
4. Apple AirPods – 169 euros
Apple’s AirPods are extremely popular for a reason. With the wireless earbuds you are assured of good sound quality and a world opens up in terms of convenience. Especially for someone with an iPhone without a headphone jack, it is a nice gift, because the AirPods connect effortlessly with your phone. You do not have to worry that you will be without sound. The earphones last for more than 5 hours and are charged in no time in the storage box, which provides another 25 hours of listening pleasure.
5. Belkin Boost Up universal car charger – 27 euros
A small but nice gift for on the road: a car charger with a Lightning cable. While you have your iPhone in auto mode, it is just as convenient to charge it right away. This way you will never arrive at work or an appointment with an empty battery. The charger is suitable for any car. In addition, you can even charge two phones at the same time, because it has an extra USB port.
6. Mujjo touchscreen gloves – 49.90 euros
With this winter cold you want warm hands, but also be able to operate your smartphone. For cold colors you therefore put this thick one touchscreen gloves from Mujjo under the tree. They are made of sturdy material with fleece, so you don’t get cold fingers. This way you will never have to take off your glove to answer a text message or get cold hands due to smartphone gloves that are too thin. Even better: you can score these gloves with a 15 percent discount until December 19! Use the discount code ‘iphoned‘in the Mujjo webshop, which can be found via the link above.
7. Logitech POP – $ 39.99
The Logitech POP is the solution to control all smart devices in the house at the touch of a button. The lamps, thermostat, music devices and more. The smart button works together with Apple HomeKit, allowing you to set what you want at the touch of a button in the Home app. There are three different positions and thus situations can be programmed. The smart remote control is wireless, making it easy to place anywhere in the house.
8. Bose QuietComfort 25 Black – 169 euros
Do you have someone in your family who would rather wear headphones than AirPods? The Bose QuietComfort headphones are a powerhouse that offers everything you want from a headset. Thanks to active noise canceling, disturbing ambient sounds and noise are muffled. You can easily make phone calls with the headphones thanks to the built-in microphone. The headphones are not wireless, but do have a remote control in the cable.
9. Belkin universal phone holder – 28.95 euros
Whether you have an iPhone SE, 8 or XS Max, with this universal phone holder you ensure that your smartphone always fits on your dashboard. The holder can be mounted on the windscreen as well as on the dashboard and can be tilted 360 degrees. This way you can choose whether you prefer to see your navigation horizontally or vertically. Moreover, you can turn your phone so that you always have the right viewing angle and can keep your eye on the road. When you are not using the holder, it is possible to store your charging cable in it.
10. Vintage Apple Watch charging station – 24.99 euros
You will undoubtedly make Apple fans from the very beginning happy with this Apple Watch holder. It can sometimes be difficult to neatly place your watch while charging. With this charging station you will no longer suffer from that. But more importantly, your Apple Watch turns into a mini version of the first Mac computer. You connect the charger to the back of the dock. You don’t have to worry about damage to your watch, because the holder is made of scratch-free silicone. The charging station is suitable for an Apple Watch Series 1, 2 or 3.
11. Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 – 99 euros
One of the best speaker gifts has to be the Boom 2 from Ultimate Ears. The compact speaker produces a powerful sound that is played over 360 degrees; the entire speaker surface is therefore used. With this you can easily listen to 15 hours of music without having to charge the box and you can also easily place it at a party while you walk around. The Boom 2 has a range of up to 30 meters. Would you rather take it with you to the beach or the woods? The speaker is shockproof and waterproof, so you can rinse off sand or mud in no time. With the Ultimate Ears app, you can adjust the sound settings to your preference.
12. iCarer leather case for Apple AirPods – EUR 24.95
Your AirPods are always safe in the charging case, but this one can sometimes use some protection. The polished exterior makes it quite sensitive to scratches and dents. Then give someone a stylish AirPods case, such as this leather case. This envelops the case, which can still be opened and has an opening for the charger. The outside is made of leather and the inside of hard plastic.
13. Trust Urban Primo power bank – 29.99 euros
Nobody wants to walk around with an empty smartphone, which is why a power bank can come in handy. Especially when you go on vacation or are at a festival for a weekend. With 12,500 mAh, this Trust power bank has enough capacity to charge your iPhone up to 5 times. This way you can use it a number of times without having to turn on the power yourself. The second USB port also makes it possible to charge two iPhones at the same time. The LED lights show how much power you have left.
14. Fitbit Charge 3 – 149 euros
The Fitbit Charge 3 is a nice surprise for the sporty person in your group of friends or family. This activity tracker measures your activity and heart rate, and is also suitable for swimming. Connect it to your iPhone to also receive notifications. In addition to measuring your workouts, the device also tracks your walked steps, stairs and sleep pattern. Due to the narrow design, the tracker looks like a narrow watch on your wrist.
15. Apple TV 4K – 199 euros
Complete your home multimedia set with an Apple TV. This allows you to play movies, videos, music, apps and games directly on your TV. A big advantage is that the media player supports 4K HDR quality, just like Dolby Atmos. This way you always have the best picture and sound. With the Siri Remote you can control the TV both physically and with your voice. You can also easily stream from your iPhone, iPad or Mac to the Apple TV.
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