It is new iPhone time. We just recently had the yearly iPhone event. Frankly, I find it a bit difficult to keep up and I am a gadget geek. This is your easy guide to finding the perfect Apple iPhone gadgets that you will wonder how you ever lived without.

There are 3 new iPhones that have been released. Let’s see if we can get this straight.

  • IPhone XS
  • IPhone XS Max
  • IPhone XR

Yes, it is quite confusing. So let’s quickly break it down into simple terms.

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the high-end versions. The Max is the bigger screen version. Think of these two phones as the super fancy versions.

The iPhone XR is a cheaper version because its screen is not quite as good. The screen on this version is LCD instead of OLED. Oh, an important note here is that it only has a 720 resolution.

What does that mean?

It means that if you look at pictures or watch videos on your iPhone XR it won’t look as beautiful as it would on the iPhone XS version.

Yep, that is it.

What do you think?

After two years it was time to upgrade our kiddo’s iPhone. We got her the iPhone XS. She is in college and this means that she believes that her iPhone is also her tv. Video is the primary reason that she owns an iPhone. Therefore it makes sense for her to have a higher resolution screen. Does it make sense for you? That is the question, isn’t it?

Now on to the fun stuff.

New Geeky iPhone Gadgets

iPhone Wireless Charging Pad

I have the iPhone X but I wasn’t initially sold on this idea. How convenient could a wireless charging pad really be? It turns out that it is EXTREMELY convenient. My wireless charger is sitting right next to me on the desk and it is fabulous! Honestly, it is ridiculous how long it took me to get one of these things.

Note that you can use your iPhone on the Samsung brand of these chargers. My recommendation is to not get too hung up on comparing the different brands and watts. The iPhone X charges at 7.5 Watts. Other phones such as the Samsung Galaxy charge at a different rate. This is why there are variance

iPhone Moment Lens

This is probably my all-time favorite iPhone tech gadget. It ain’t cheap. Let me just tell ya that upfront but it is truly spectacular. This is one of those moments (no pun intended) when you hold something in your hand and you know that it is quality. 

We walk around with a camera in our hands 24/7 and they are perfectly fine. Heck, the iPhone X cameras are fantastic. However, they still need a bit of extra oomph at times. This lens is the perfect amount of oomph to give your special pics that edge.

Sidenote: There is a bit of important news about using a Moment Lens. You must buy their iPhone case.  It isn’t all bad news though because the case is fantastic. Their case makes my phone feel solid in my hands and I enjoy using it.

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iPhone power bank

I have a special talent for leaving the house without charging my phone. This generally happens when I need to take pictures. We all have gifts, right?

This little portable charger has saved me countless time. It is so worth the $13.99 and it is unbelievably easy to use. I bought 3 of them last year and I keep one charged up in my purse at all times. 

iPhone Case

This is such a personal choice and the options are endless. As noted above, I use the Moment Case but I don’t use it full time. For day to day use, I prefer something a bit slimmer in nature. I have truly fallen in love with the iPhone leather case. It is beautiful and feels great in my hands. Though, I do worry that it may not be the best possible protection. So if I am getting a bit adventurous in life, I transition back to my Moment case for that extra feeling of security.

Other family members use this case by OtterBox. It is bulky but your phone is gonna be safe.

Bluetooth Headphones

This is when you get into the truly fun stuff. I am a podcast junkie and pretty much live with my Bluetooth Beats around my neck 24/7. At any given time you will catch Andi with her Bose headphones on at her desk. She is generally jamming out to Christmas music. (She starts listening in August!) Ahem!

​The Apple AirPods are on my Christmas wishlist. (hint hint)

If you are upgrading to the iPhone X (any series) then you are going to need a pair of Bluetooth headphones. There is not a headphone jack on this series of phones. It is a major area of complaint from many but it is what it is. You may as well see this as a moment to upgrade your headphones.

Note: The iPhone X series does come with a dongle that you can connect to the lightning port and connect traditional headphones with it. This is a nuisance but it is technically an option.

Top 3 Recommended Bluetooth headphones:

***Warning*** Headphones don’t come cheap but you do get what you pay for with Bluetooth earbuds. Trust me on this. I have wasted more than my fair share on cheap versions.

Extra lightning cables

Our phones come with one charging cable but we all know that isn’t nearly enough. At the time of writing this post, I have one in my car, kitchen, living room and bedroom. How many do you have? Thankfully we can get deals on these such as this 3 pack from Amazon.

Portable Bluetooth speaker

No matter how incredible the technology is on these new smartphones, the speakers just suck. There is no getting around it. The speakers on laptops are rough and the speakers on these phones are tiny. It is a disappoint.These Bluetooth speakers can get pricey but we love having one around. If you have a geek in your family these can make excellent Christmas presents. Bose has always been known for incredible sound and they don’t disappoint with this speaker. They demand a high price so be prepared for sticker shock but oh my goodness does it sound beautiful. This shower speaker is in my personal Christmas wishlist . Can we take a moment and just soak in how awesome it is that we now have water-resistant Bluetooth speakers?

A selfie stick

It is difficult to go to any tourist locale without noticing a sea of selfie sticks. We all tend to make fun of them but dang it, they are handy. You can go super simple with these or you can go super high end. We use the DJI Osmo Mobile (Original version) but we are bloggers who sometimes do this for work. This doesn’t make sense for the average person. It is a fun tool and a great geeky gadget but it for sure can be overkill. If you want a fun tool to play with then this is going to satisfy that geek in you. If you just want to take get that perfect wide shot, this isn’t the perfect tool for you.

Ok, this list could go on and on but I will leave it here. At this point, I gotta go to Best Buy and play with some fun new tech. What is your favorite iPhone geeky gadget?

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