Feeling the need to treat yourself, or a loved one? We’ve collated the best gadgets you can buy to upgrade your Apple life
IF YOU HADN’T noticed already, Christmas is almost upon us. If you’re in need of a last–minute gift idea for someone, you’re planning ahead for a special occasion, or you’re just thinking about getting something for yourself because… well, whoever needed an excuse to buy themselves some shiny new tech? Whatever your needs might be, over the next eight pages you’ll discover some amazing gadgets that would be a brilliant upgrade for anyone who owns a Mac, iPhone or iPad.
Given that the needs of the gadget obsessed are many and varied, we’ve aimed to cover a broad range of products and price ranges to suit your budget — and thrown in some surprises too. We’ve also arranged items in useful categories, so you can head straight to the section that works for you: there’s Audio & Video for the music lovers and TV heads that want to give greater clarity to their entertainment; Home Office for those people who just have to send one more email before they take a well–earned break; Smart Home & Networking for anyone who prefers shouting “Siri, turn the lights on” instead of using an old-school light switch; and Outdoor & Mobile, for the road warriors, stargazers and mountain climbers in all of us.
Audio & Video
1 Cambridge Audio Alva ST
> $599
Ideal for vinyl lovers young and old, this turntable has everything you need to set those discs spinning — from rock–solid build quality to an easy–to– fit moving magnet cartridge. We love that it has both a built–in phono stage and Bluetooth too.
2 HomePod mini
> $99
Apple’s littlest HomePod works great on its own, but it’s even better when used as a stereo pair — delivering surprisingly decent sound quality despite its tiny size. Plus, it also includes a Thread border router and Siri, making it easy to control smart home accessories.
3 Twelve South AirFly Pro
> $54.99
This little gadget plugs into any 3.5mm headphone jack and enables you to listen to music, movies and podcasts wire–free, thanks to its built–in Bluetooth connection. Perfect for use in your car, on your Mac, with older audio gear, or even on a plane.
4 Astell & Kern AK UW100 MKII
> $280
There are plenty of good reasons to consider these wireless earbuds, including an audiophile–grade digital to analog converter (DAC), Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX, and up to 29 hours of battery life (earbuds and case).
5 Nebula Mars 3
> $1,049.99 > https://us.seenebula.com
