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Anker's Nano Laptop Docking Station, a 13-in-1 USB-C hub, is now listed on Amazon for $119.99, a 20% reduction from its usual price. The device combines docking station and travel hub functions in a single unit.
9to5Mac published a guide to accessories for the new iPhone 18 Pro, highlighting items like the HyperJuice Next 5K Qi2 solid-state power bank, Nomad's Find My tracking cards, and 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stations from Satechi, Nomad and Anker. The HyperJuice power bank has a 5,000mAh capacity, is airline carry-on compliant, includes a bonus USB-C port, and has passed over 115 independent safety tests. A discount code is offered for 9to5Mac readers to get a reduced price on the power bank.
WIRED published its updated roundup of recommended AirPods cases for 2026, naming the Dbrand Grip Case as its overall favorite for its customizable skins and lanyard options. It named a UAG case as the top rugged pick for AirPods Pro (3rd gen) and AirPods (4th gen), citing its drop protection, grippy texture, and included carabiner, and also highlighted a separate MagSafe-compatible option.
A smart-home explainer describes why Wi-Fi-connected accessories often stop functioning when the internet or router fails, since they typically rely on cloud servers for instructions and scheduling. It recommends using local hubs instead, such as HomePods, Apple TVs, or Zigbee- and Thread-based bridges like the Philips Hue Bridge, which can store and run automations without an active internet connection.
Early buyers of Apple's official iPhone Duo silicone case report it uses an exposed adhesive layer to stick to the phone, rather than magnets. Apple also sells a $129 folio case with a kickstand as an alternative accessory for the foldable device, which launches in about a week.
A reader survey found that most Kindle owners are unwilling to pay for Amazon's new Page-Turn Cover accessory, which lets users flip pages via buttons on the cover. Respondents cited the cost of the add-on as the main reason for passing on it despite its added convenience.
Google appears to be expanding its Fast Pair pairing system beyond headphones and wearables to include health devices such as smart blood pressure monitors. The move was spotted in development signs pointing to broader accessory compatibility within Android's quick-pairing framework.
A newly reviewed MagSafe wallet features a side-mounted eject button that fans out up to three stored cards with a single press, letting users grab one without detaching the wallet from their iPhone. It's built from machined aluminum in multiple colors, uses 32 magnets for MagSafe attachment, and includes RFID-blocking material for 13.56MHz frequencies.
Apple's new foldable iPhone, the Duo, has distinct dimensions—164.6 by 117.8 by 5.2 mm unfolded and 84.1 by 117.8 by 11.3 mm folded—that make most existing cases, screen protectors, car mounts and lens attachments incompatible. USB-C peripherals and most wireless chargers still work with the device, and Apple has released dimensional drawings to manufacturers so new accessories can be built to fit.
Accessory maker Mechanism has released its first Switch 2 case, a $49 snap-on shell called the Basecase, after some delays. It works with the company's existing modular mount system, including the $19 Basegrip, and preserves access to the console's kickstand, ports, buttons and fan vents while clamping near the bottom USB-C port for a snugger fit.
Apple has explained that its iPhone cameras rely on magnet-sensitive sensors for optical image stabilization and closed-loop autofocus, which help keep photos and videos sharp. Strong magnetic fields placed near the camera, such as those from certain third-party accessories, can interfere with these sensors, reducing motion-sensing accuracy and limiting lens range. Apple specifically cautions against accessories like magnetic latch folio cases and car mounts.
Leaker @ringo_tech posted images and specs for LG-branded devices reportedly co-developed with Apple: a wired video doorbell, floodlight camera, and indoor/outdoor plug-in cameras. The leak follows Mark Gurman's report that Apple and LG are jointly building a line of Home accessories including a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor ahead of a product unveiling next week.