Accessories

We gave the Ring Video Doorbell one of our Best of Show Awards at CES a while ago, and it's nice to see such a good product getting better. While it's great to get notifications of visitors on your iOS device, sometimes you might be away from your iPhone or iPad but near your Mac. With an official (and free) Mac app, now you can see those notices on a nice big screen.

Happy Earth Day! At its Spring Event, Apple covered all the ways in which it’s helping the environment. Apple’s goal is to run all of its operations on 100 percent renewable energy, and it’s a goal the rest of the world needs to take more seriously as well. When it comes to a getting a case for our iPhone, there are often other factors we consider like protection and functionality. So here’s some of the best cases that deliver both on features and eco-friendliness.

Each year in celebration of Earth Day, we present awards recognizing the most earth-friendly mobile tech companies. Following in the carbon footprints of Apple Inc., (perhaps one of the most ecologically conscientious companies on the planet) these three brands have all raised the bar when it comes to making sustainability, recycling, and conservation top priorities.

It's not easy being an App Developer. Every time Apple releases a new version of iOS or one of their own apps, there is the concern that it could replace an app that a developer has been working on for months or years. It can be even more challenging to be an accessory maker for Apple. When the Apple Watch first came out, savvy users discovered a secret "port" behind the watch band connector that allowed for diagnostics but could also be a way to power the watch.

Having an iPhone dock gives you a designated charging station with style. It can also serve as a good way to limit your own technology usage if you place your iPhone on the dock after work and leave it in place until morning. The best docks either charge multiple devices or use as little space as possible; here’s five beautiful iPhone docks for that and more.

When Apple released its hunchback battery case, users were less than impressed by the company's ability to hide the extra power. It’s generally accepted in the battery case world that a case that recharges will also add a significant amount of bulk to your iPhone. Well it’s time to strip that assumption away and set a higher standard, because Kuke by Kuner ($46) has proven you can do it another way.

I love a beautiful bag. Keeping everything organized in an aesthetically pleasing carrying case makes me feel as though me, my iPad, and this gorgeous bag could take on the world. Not only does it feel good but it’s simply practical to have a bag that can carry your iPad Pro, it’s corresponding cables, and a few extra items so you aren’t lugging around multiple bags wherever you go. For freelancers, writers, artists, and professionals of all kind, going portable makes having everything you need at any time easy. So here’s four beautiful high-quality bags that are perfect for carrying your iPad Pro.