Apple has updated its third-party accessories lineup for the holidays with 24 new items spanning gaming, iPhone filmmaking, charging, and protection. The standout is the GAMR Active Game Controller ($199.95), an innovative pressure-sensitive play pad with nine responsive zones that map to directional controls and face buttons. It connects via Bluetooth to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, supporting compatible Apple Arcade and App Store games with 8-10 hours of battery life.
For creators, the Shift Cam Pro Rig Filmmaker Kit ($169.95) wraps an open frame around the iPhone with repositionable handles, a Bluetooth shutter, two cold shoe mounts, and six quarter-inch threads for lights and mics. It includes filter/lens adapters and bumpers for iPhone 17/18 Pro models. The Shift Cam Snap Pocket Light 2 ($39.95) adds a MagSafe magnetic LED ring light with five brightness and color temperature settings, while the Snap Travel Kit Pro 2 ($159.95) bundles the light with a 5,000mAh Qi2 camera grip and convertible selfie stick/tripod.
Charging options include Belkin's Ultra Charge Pro 20K ($99.95, 70W USB-C) and Boost Charge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K ($49.95, 15W Qi2/20W wired with kickstand). The MOFT Snap Field MagSafe Wallet Stand ($49.95) holds eight cards and doubles as a stand. Cases from Tech21, mophie, Rains, and Herschel round out the collection for iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Neo.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing