“Love is a beautiful thing,” says the old saying—like a multi-faceted, intricately cut diamond. Luckily, your Valentine probably isn’t expecting a diamond as a gift on February 14th (hopefully for your wallet’s sake). However, you can still spend a lot of money on Apple Valentine’s Day gifts. We’ve picked out a bunch below.
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10 great gifts for Valentine’s Day
Apple is putting together a selection of Valentine’s Day gifts for you to browse, including its own products and a number of third-party items it sells on apple.com. They’re not on sale at Apple, but you don’t necessarily need to buy them there if there’s a better price somewhere like Amazon or Best Buy. Below we have selected 10 great gifts for you to buy. Your sweetheart may love the gift even more than you do!
And for more gift inspiration, check out our geek gift guide: Shopping for an Apple fan? These gifts cannot be missed. Or you can make it all about iPhone Series 17 cases.
A selection of selected Apple Valentine’s Day gifts
10. Apple CrossBody strap
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Apple designed its stylish Crossbody strap to attach to select Apple cases for a convenient, hands-free way to carry your iPhone. The smooth, narrow woven straps are made from recycled PET yarns and drape comfortably over the body. And embedded flexible magnets with stainless steel sliding mechanisms allow you to adjust the length for a perfect fit.
A smarter strap
Apple Crossbody Strap (Blue)
Apple’s new Crossbody Strap works with select Apple iPhone cases to give you a hands-free option. The narrow strap is made from 100% recycled PET yarns and features built-in magnets with stainless steel sliders so you can easily adjust its length (from 81.9 inches to 42.5 inches).
- Great for day trips where you want your iPhone easily accessible.
- Beautifully designed.
- Comes in 10 colors.
- Not great for everyday use.
- It cannot be easily removed from the iPhone case.
9. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery
Photo: Apple
The iPhone Air MagSafe battery is as thin and light as the handset itself. In fact, it could be the exact same battery found in the iPhone Air, according to a recent teardown video.
Custom batteries
Apple iPhone Air MagSafe battery
Created exclusively for the super-slim iPhone Air, this equally slim battery provides up to 65% extra charge to get you through those long days.
- Smart charging for maximum efficiency.
- It fits perfectly in the hand.
- It can bring smaller accessories to life through the USB-C port.
- Does not work with other iPhone models.
8. TechWoven iPhone Case with MagSafe
Photo: Apple
TechWoven replaced Apple’s notoriously unpopular FineWoven accessory. And with MagSafe, this beautiful case is stylish and useful as it protects your phone.
A durable Apple variant
Apple iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe (Green)
The pebbled back of the new Apple TechWoven cases is made from 100% recycled polyester and feels grippy and durable. “Multi-colored yarns are woven together on a jacquard loom to create a dimensional texture with a rich depth of color,” says Apple. The sides are made of lightly textured TPU with anodized aluminum buttons.
- The TechWoven material feels like it will last a lifetime and will provide solid protection.
- Aluminum buttons “provide precise and responsive feedback”.
- It comes in five colors (blue, purple, sienna, green and black).
- Slightly less efficient than other Apple cases.
7. Twelve South HoverBar Duo for iPad/iPad Pro
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With the HoverBar Duo, you don’t have to choose between an iPad stand that sits on your desk or a stand that attaches to a shelf—this accessory can do both, according to Cult of Macrave review. And its two-piece articulated arm offers a wide range of positioning options. All this and it fits firmly even on tablets of many sizes.
2 mounting options
Twelve South HoverBar Duo (2nd Gen)
This is a tablet stand with an adjustable arm and the option of mounting with a weighted base or surface clamp.
- Includes table base and adjustable clamp
- Flexible arms allow for height adjustment
- If that’s a priority, there are cheaper racks out there
6. Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Charging Dock
Photo: Apple
Enjoy the fastest 25W wireless charging for compatible iPhones with the stylish Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock. Beautifully designed to power up to 3 devices at once, its magnetic alignment ensures optimal charging. And the movable base easily adjusts to your preferred setting.
Supports Qi2 25W!
Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3 in 1 Magnetic Charging Dock
Conveniently place your phone on the magnetic charger and quickly charge your iPhone or Qi2-compatible device up to 25W. Plus, wirelessly charge your Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time.
- One of the first accessories with Qi2 25W
- Compact three-in-one design
5. HomePod mini
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The only thing better than the HomePod mini is their paired kit for true stereo sound. Despite its small size, it features a full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and surprising sound quality.
A pint-sized powerhouse
HomePod mini
4.0
Apple’s small but powerful smart speaker delivers surprisingly good sound for its size. In addition, it works well with the Apple ecosystem.
- It sounds sweet, especially in a stereo pair
- Works great with Siri
- Comes in great colors
- More expensive than the competition
4. Apple Pencil Pro
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This is the ultimate iPad stylus. As such, it’s great. The best, even. But it is so packed with features that it may be “overkill” for some users, according to Cult of Macuser reviews. Read this: As great as it is, the Apple Pencil Pro may be overkill for many users.
3. AirPods 4
Photo: Apple
According to a four-star Cult of Mac review, these affordable headphones bring pro-level features to Apple’s non-Pro headphones. Read: AirPods 4 deliver better sound and ‘ANC Lite’. And you can get them with or without active noise cancellation.
The most affordable AirPods
AirPods 4
Apple has redesigned AirPods 4 for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. The headphones are equipped with an Apple-designed H2 chip with voice isolation that improves the quality of phone calls in noisy conditions.
This version does not include active noise cancellation, but Apple offers AirPods 4 with ANC at a slightly higher price.
- The most affordable AirPods
- Excellent sound quality
- USB-C wireless charging case
- No active noise cancellation
2. AirPods Pro 3
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If AirPods 4 aren’t good enough for your gold, upgrade to AirPods Pro 3 – Apple’s best headphones. Read Cult of Mac’s five-star review, Why AirPods Pro 3 are my new favorite headphones. And learn more here: 10 best ways to maximize AirPods Pro 3 for work and play.
The best headphones for Apple fans
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple’s best wireless headphones are even better, adding a heart rate monitor and enhancements that boost active noise cancellation and deliver even better sound quality.
- Media Live Translation feature
- Foam ear cups for better fit and ANC
- Built-in heart rate monitor
- It can work as a hearing aid
1. AirPods Max
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If you want to impress your Valentine, use Apple’s top headphones — AirPods Max. Premium throughout, they deliver high-fidelity sound with a custom driver for deep bass, clear midrange and crisp highs. And of course they boast solid active noise cancellation with Transparency mode.
Great sound, good looks
Wireless headphones over the ears of Apple AirPods Max
4.5
Apple AirPods Max are among the best-sounding consumer headphones you can buy. They offer professional-level active noise cancellation and advanced features such as adaptive equalizer and personalized surround sound. Treat your ears!
- Great sound
- Active noise cancellation at a professional level
- Long battery life (and now USB-C)
- The much-hated Smart Case
- On the heavy side
David Snowan expert on Apple hardware and software, writes on a variety of technology and cultural topics for Cult of Mac. They include Apple news, tech buying guides, and features on setting up your computer and Apple TV shows and movies.
With 30 years of experience in technology and other topics, he has written and edited numerous print and online publications, including CMP media, TechTV.com, OVERHANG, Cable news, Red herring magazine, Law.com, National Law Journal and Law Technology News magazine. Among other things, he served as executive editor of the Law.com network of websites and editorial director of technology for ALM Media.
Snow graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in magazine journalism and psychology. While there he worked as a reporter for Daily orange newspaper and associate editor Same time magazine.
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