Accessories

Satechi makes a broad range of accessories that really complement the life of an Apple user. It makes remote controls, mouse pads, charging stations, and more that all fit in nicely with Apple's use of aluminum and attention to even the smallest of details. And since Apple bought the somewhat garish Beats to use as its headphone line, Satechi makes headphones that are now more Apple than Apple! Case in point, the Aluminum Wireless Headphones ($69.99). Available in gold, space grey, and silver, they would look right at home in an Apple Store. The only thing non-Apple about them is the low price, about $70 for Bluetooth wireless headphones.

Don't forget to enter this weekend's Giveaway Contest! 

Here's how it works: Every other weekend we raffle off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE then announce the winners through iphonelife.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. To enter, go to iPhoneLife.com/giveaways. If you win an app, we will email you the promo code. If you win an accessory, we will ask you for your mailing address.

Some of my favorite cases feature artwork. Usually they're minimally protective but beautiful without adding bulk. So when I was asked to review an iPhone case with 3D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino’s artwork on the back, I jumped on the opportunity. Borrowing from some of his best Manhattan skyline works, the collection of Fazzino cases ($39.99) include five different pieces. I’m obsessed with Broadway musicals so I opted for the Broadway scene and patiently waited for the mail.

We choose our iPhone cases for different reasons. Whether you want something to protect your phone from elements or show off your personality, we all have preferences. Currently, I’m keeping it classy with a case that doubles as my wallet, and let me tell you, it is convenient. But before that, my favorite cases were always ones with beautiful designs that either inspire me or make me laugh. With all the thousands of options on the market, it’s not always easy to narrow in on the case for you. So, here’s a list of eight awesome and beautiful cases for the iPhone 6/6s to fit (nearly) any personality.

This is the official announcement of the iPhone life Biweekly Giveaway! Be sure to enter the giveaway at iphoneLife.com/giveaways to win prizes, which we'll announce February 8! We are raffling off tons of great accessories for FREE.

Thanks to everyone who entered the March 7 iPhone Life Biweekly Giveaway! Every other week we give away amazing prizes, so if you didn't win this time, make sure you enter the March 21 giveaway and tell your friends to enter too!

And the winner is... (drum roll please):

The iPad Pro is almost ready to be a desktop replacement, as more desktop-caliber apps arrive on IOS, but one desktop convenience has always been absent...a mouse. Yes, a touchscreen and now a stylus may be superior for many situations, but an external mouse is familiar and can be more comfortable for those of us who work at a desk all day. Steve Jobs acknowledged this when asked if a touchscreen would come to the Mac, noting how uncomfortable it would be to keep reaching forward to a touchscreen on the desk. Still, the iPad Pro with the Smart Keyboard has shown there is a demand for a desktop iOS device.