Some people just never put their phones down. They text, tweet, browse, Facebook, Snapchat. And so, so much fragging. No matter what phone your loved one uses, here are some truly excellent accessories for making their device more useful, more fun and more secure.
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Logitech PowerShell iOS Controller
iOS is a great gaming platform. But ask a teen -- for engrossing, serious games, nothing beats real buttons. Logitech's PowerShell is the first real iPhone controller to hit the market. It was designed to meet Apple’s new controller specifications announced back in June, and it already works with over 300 games. There's a 1500 mAh battery inside, so gaming sessions can outlast most car rides – perfect for that person in your life who can’t seem to stop gaming on their phone. Pair it with an $20 iTunes gift card and you just gifted a fierce gaming system for a fraction of the price of a PS4 or Xbox One.
Android users have had the ability to pair a Bluetooth controller for a while, but if you know a tablet gamer still pointing and poking, the $21 GameKlip takes a controller they probably already have – the venerable PS3 Dualshock – and clips it to a phone or tablet for handheld gaming bliss.
Sphero
It’s a ball. It scurries around on the floor, and you control it with your phone. And it can change colors. Sphero is simple, but that doesn’t make it any less fun. Also, as a toy that can zip away at seven feet per second, it makes a perfect sneaky gift for the No. 1 animal in your life — your cat. (You don’t have to tell kitty you really got it for yourself.) $130
Chromecast
We all know that one person who loves to watch video on their phone – even when they’re at home, with a big, high-definition TV screen right there. Google’s Chromecast device is perhaps the simplest way to beam content from your phone to your television. It plugs into a HDMI jack on the back of your HDTV, connects to your Wi-Fi network, and plays videos from your phone. As a Google product, it plays better with Android than iOS. But even if you’re giving it to an Apple fan, it’s a fantastic way to watch YouTube and Netflix stuff on the big screen. And at $35, it’s the right price for gifting.
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