AppAdvice's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

The DJI Mavic Mini is an affordable and easy way to take to the skies. You’ll control the drone with an iPhone and the DJI Fly app. While in the air, you can capture 2.7K HD videos and 12 megapixel images. The 3-axis motorized gimbal provides clear and stable footage.

Turn the music to 11 with the Libratone Zipp 2. The great all-purpose speaker features Apple’s AirPlay 2 so it’s easy to play audio from your iOS device or Mac. It can also be used as part of a multi-room music system. The speaker can also interact with the Amazon Alexa voice assistant and Spotify. And the speaker is designed to sound great no matter where you are in a room. With a built-in battery, you can also take the music on the go. You can select from one of five different color options.

The latest Tile product takes item tracking to a new level. Aptly named the Tile Sticker, the waterproof device can be adhered to almost any surface. When you need to find the item, just open up the Tile app and the Sticker will play a tone.

Take all your iPhone shots retro with the Polaroid Lab. Using the companion iPhone app, just set your iPhone on top of the lab and watch the Polaroid print emerge. With the app, you can create collages of up to nine frames.

Anyone who enjoys collecting different Apple Watch straps quickly realizes how difficult it is to keep all of them together and ready to go. And that’s not even mentioning the other watch accessories like a charger. Southern Straps Brown Suede Watch Roll keeps all of your Apple Watch items together in a perfect pouch for the road or at home. Made from vegetable-tanned calf suede, the roll is soft to the touch but durable. There are three large pockets to carry watches while three smaller pockets can carry chargers, straps, and more.

The Speck Presidio Show offers great protection for any iPhone 11 Pro Max without being bulky. It has been drop-tested from up to 13 feet. The clear, scratch-resistant shell shows off Apple’s handset. A raised bezel will also protect your screen from scratches if you drop the iPhone. The case also features Microban antimicrobial protection.

Track what’s happening outside and more with the Netatmo Weather Station. With a wireless outdoor module, you can track the humidity, temperature, and barometric pressure at your location. And the indoor module provides information about a home’s temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration and sound levels.

The Intelino J-1 Smart Train Starter Set is the timeless toy remade for today’s children. Connecting to an iPhone or iPad, the train features a number of different sensors to help interact with and control the train. Kids can also develop STEM and coding skills through different play activities. The train can travel as fast as 3.3 feet per second.

Even though Apple officially canceled AirPower in early 2019, Mophie has a great alternative. The Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad can charge AirPods, an iPhone, and Apple Watch simultaneously. The watch charger places an Apple Watch in a great angle for Nightstand Mode.

One of the best new features in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and tvOS 13 is support for two additional popular gaming controllers. The best is the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller. It offers a textured grip and everything you need for a long gaming session on the iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

The Jaxjox KettlebellConnect is a unique way to help you get fit at home. The kettlebell allows you to select one of six weights from 12 to 32 pounds. Changing weights just takes three seconds. The companion app allows you to tracks reps, sets, weight, time, and power. You can even set goals.

The X-Doria Defense Shield for iPhone 11 is a reasonably priced way to protect your handset. The polycarbonate clear shell on the rear shows off your color choice of iPhone. And the raised lip protects the screen from scratches and dings during any drops. The outside of the case sports a machined metal rim.

The popular line of Philips Hue smart lighting isn’t just for inside your house. Home accent lighting is usually expensive and requires a professional landscaper. But that’s not the case with the Philips Hue Lily White & Color Outdoor Spot Light Base Kit. The base kit offers three lights a power transformer cords. The weatherproof lights can be controlled through Siri and the Home app, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. Each light has a stake for easy installation anywhere around your home.

The newest iPad Pro can easily take the place of a larger, and more expensive, Apple laptop. And the Brydge Keyboard brings a Mac-like typing experience to the tablet. The wireless keyboard can connect via Bluetooth and even USB-C. Unlike Apple’s official Keyboard Folio, the Bridge features adjustable backlit keys and a dedicated row of iOS shortcuts. There are two different colors to select from, space gray or silver, to match the iPad Pro colors.