We don't talk enough about products that can make your iPhone experience cooler. Because, yeah, this is a tool, but we forget about the fun side of tech and how it can have pizzazz. And sometimes it can even have a face! Every week I'm making this Apple video series, and that

means I come across a lot of Apple-adjacent tech gear. Right now it's December; you might be looking for gift ideas, so let's do an episode highlighting a few of my favorite things. Nothing is sponsored here; it's just products I think are fun. My list has

things that are both on the cheap side of joy and the expensive side of joy, so it'll get more wild as we go along. I'm Bridget Carey, and this is One More Thing.

I'm loving these adorable Pokémon phone cases from Skinny Dip. Now, it can be hard

to buy a phone case as a gift if you don't know what model of phone someone has, but you know what? There are other ways to charm your friends. Everyone is singing about phone straps, and this one is a little Jigglypuff that is singing!

It's $21. It attaches to the Skinny Dip case, but almost every case maker right now is selling ways to wear your phone. If you want something larger, consider wearing your phone as a crossbody strap.

On my last vacation, I got a lot of use out of these. This is a Velvet Caviar strap because I just wanted the phone always at my side to capture photos. They cost $30 and $40, but if you want something a little more luxurious, we've got Bandelier straps. These go for over $100 and this...

This particular one also has storage, so a little bam-bam. Nothing concealed about this carry-on. Another charming idea: Apple Watch charms. The company is called Withit, and it makes something called Band Candy. You can get a smooth silicone band and charm set for $35, and there are different kinds of

charms. They just pop into the band holes. There are so many MagSafe iPhone accessories now. If you have a MagSafe case, you don't need to glue on a PopSocket and have it be there for life anymore. And I know people who still do

this, but just so you know, PopSockets come with a sticky part. You can take the sticky part off and attach it to a magnetic adapter. We're not being demure anymore; now we're putting $55 Stormtrooper helmets on our phones. I put this on the list because it

just makes me laugh. And in 2024, PopSockets are still going strong that they can sell one of these for $55. But more practical are Moft Snap stands. Now, this tripod stand is great for travel. They just pop right on; they are a little bit foldy, a little bit

bendy, and you could just put your phone anywhere. They start at $40, and there are now versions that can hold a few cards like a wallet. But my favorite are versions that have notepads inside them, so you can jot down notes with a

pen. I kid you not, it's actual paper and pen. It's attached to my iPhone; it's the best invention of the year. You could just put normal paper or sticky notes on this, and it might be the cure we need for brain rot. Okay, now we've entered the

Not cheap chapters, because we're getting into charging your gear in creative ways, because no one wants to deal with a mess of cords, especially when you're traveling. Now, this is 12 South's Butterfly SE. It's a compact 2-in-1 charger, so you can plug it into the

wall, pop it open; one side gets the iPhone and the other your watch. It comes in fun colors. It's $100. Here's the HyperJuice CH2 2-in-1 magnetic charging stand. It takes care of the phone and the watch; you just prop it up bedside at a hotel.

Real light and easy. I saw it going for about $75. Now, if you also need AirPods charged, Hyper makes a 3-in-1. It costs $15 more, but it's not heavy, so it won't weigh down your luggage. And what are you using to plug

all of these into the wall? Are you sick of having to always deal with a dozen different charging wall power bricks? Well, I want you to not be sick anymore; I want you happy. So here's a charging buddy for your desk. This is the Gravastar Alpha 65. It's a 65-watt GaN

wall charger, and this is so you can fast charge multiple devices at once. It has little eyes that light up. You just charge your MacBook, charge the iPhone; never be sad again, because all chargers should have baby MechWarrior faces. Okay, what if your iPhone case matched your luggage? Impossible, you say?

Oh, it's possible! Casetify now makes carry-on suitcases. This is the Bounce suitcase, and it has bounce bumpers on the corners, just like its signature iPhone cases. You can customize it; mine says 'hello,' but you can choose other letters and/or words. Inside, there's even

a little pocket to tuck in an AirTag tracker. Now, it doesn't have Touch ID, but it has a locking zipper. This luggage starts at $400. It's like putting a drop-proof iPhone case on your whole life. But what do you get the Apple fan who has

everything and is not impressed with these trivial trinkets? There is one product I have come across this year that I consider the ultimate tech product of 2024. It has the most useful artificial intelligence that I've come across; it can be controlled by my Apple

Watch, it syncs up with Siri, but it has its own voice assistant named Rocky. It's a robot that is more useful than any rumored robot Apple is supposed to be giving us because it is a vacuum cleaner that does video calls. It's the Roborock

S8 MaxV Ultra. It's an actual home assistant that will humble any Apple fan. It answers to the wake words, "Hello, Rocky." "Hello, Rocky." "I'm here, start cleaning." Resuming the AI and the cameras onboard can identify 73 different obstacles to avoid, and you can use it as a security

camera or pet cam and chat through the vacuum when you are away. It even takes photos of pets when it's cleaning the house. Now, Apple is rumored to be working on some sort of home robot, but it seems to be more like a homepod speaker and

screen that can swivel around. It's good to be reminded that tech companies out there can use AI to actually make our lives better and more healthy, not just rewrite emails for us. If you're willing to pay $1,500, I mean, hey, it's cheaper than a

Vision Pro. I hope you thought these products were fun. Happy Holidays! Happy gift hunting, and I'll catch you next time.

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The video focuses on fun and interesting Apple-adjacent tech products.

The presenter is looking at gift ideas for December.

The products range in price from inexpensive to expensive.

Adorable Pokémon phone cases and phone straps are highlighted as charming gift options.

Various phone straps, including Velvet Caviar and Bandelier straps, are mentioned.

MagSafe Accessories and Practical Gadgets

Apple Watch charms and MagSafe accessories are discussed.

The presenter suggests using magnetic adapters with PopSockets.

Stormtrooper helmet MagSafe accessories are mentioned as a fun, albeit expensive, option.

Moft Snap stands are recommended as practical and versatile phone stands.

Moft Snap stands with notepads are highlighted as a favorite.

The 12 South Butterfly SE 2-in-1 charger is presented as a compact charging option.

The HyperJuice CH2 2-in-1 magnetic charging stand is another option for charging phones and watches.

A 3-in-1 Hyper charger for phones, watches, and AirPods is mentioned.

The Gravastar Alpha 65 65-watt GaN wall charger is presented as a solution for charging multiple devices.

Casetify Bounce suitcases are shown as matching the iPhone cases.

Matching Luggage and a Unique Tech Product

The suitcase features include customization options and an AirTag pocket.

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum cleaner is presented as the ultimate tech product of 2024.

The robot vacuum's features include AI obstacle avoidance, security camera functionality, and pet-detecting capabilities.

The presenter concludes by mentioning the product's price and comparing it to the Apple Vision Pro.