I’ve tested hundreds of phone accessories this year — and these are the 9 that you won’t regret buying
Phones I’ve tested hundreds of phone accessories this year — and these are the 9 that you won’t regret buying Features By John Velasco Published 31 July 2026 These are the ones to get When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. They’re not just cosmetic enhancements; they add a real layer of utility with massive benefits.You can imagine the insane number of accessories I test throughout any given year, and I’ll be the first to admit that plenty of them are total garbage not worth your time. While iPhones certainly have access to a wealth of magnetic gear, I actually use these accessories on many of the best Android phones, too — whether through built-in magnets, like Google’s PixelSnap, or via a MagSafe-compatible case.
- ▪Phones I’ve tested hundreds of phone accessories this year — and these are the 9 that you won’t regret buying Features By John Velasco Published 31 July 2026 These are the ones to get When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn
- ▪They’re not just cosmetic enhancements; they add a real layer of utility with massive benefits.You can imagine the insane number of accessories I test throughout any given year, and I’ll be the first to admit that plenty of them are total g
- ▪While iPhones certainly have access to a wealth of magnetic gear, I actually use these accessories on many of the best Android phones, too — whether through built-in magnets, like Google’s PixelSnap, or via a MagSafe-compatible case.
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Phones I’ve tested hundreds of phone accessories this year — and these are the 9 that you won’t regret buying Features By John Velasco Published 31 July 2026 These are the ones to get When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: PNY / Satechi / Xtrem / Edited with Gemini) Jump To: MagSafe Accessories Mobile Workstation Essentials Content Creation Tools Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I’ve been reviewing phones for nearly 18 years, but as much as I enjoy getting my hands on the best phones out there, what often makes them even better are the accessories.
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