22 Things Every iPhone Owner Should Own

By GamePro Staff
November 12, 2009 16:16 PM PST
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All the gear, gadgets and games any iPhone lover could wish for!

Love it or hate it, there's no denying that the iPhone is one of the best cell phones ever created. Its super slick design, insanely user-friendly OS and supreme functionality have also made it one of the most popular gadgets of all time (it even turned the normally curmuddgeony Tae K. Kim into a fan. So we thought it was high time we rounded up some awesome gadgets and gear for the iPhone lover in your life. Whether it's for someone you love or for yourself, the following products will help you get the most out of your iPhone!

We've also asked Derek Denlinger, who runs our iPhone Game of the Day blog to pitch in with ten must-have games and apps that are sure to consume whatever free time you have left. And if you have any other recommendations for your fellow iPhone lovers, be sure to leave them in the comments section!

iHome iP1

We've seen a ton of iPhone and iPod docks come and go through our testing labs but the iP1 stood out thanks to its eye-catching glass-fronted design. It's one of the few docks we'd proudly place in our living room. The fact that it features great audio quality is a sweet bonus. It also has a technology called Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station which makes it sound even better. We'll confess and tell you that we have no idea how the tech works but you can go here and see for yourself. All we know is that the iP1 is a stylish dock that performs great and looks even better, and that's enough for us. Seriously, the thing could have magical elves living inside of it and we wouldn't care; actually, that would be pretty cool. The iP1 also haves component video out for playing video clips as well, which is a sweet bonus.

www.ihomeaudio.com
$299.99

GelaSkins

The iPhone has supermodel looks but what's the fun in dating a hottie like Gisele Bundchen if everyone has a Gisele of their own? That's why we decided to jump at the chance of getting in a couple of GelaSkins when the company offered up some samples. Previews Editor Andy Burt got Exploding Dog's I Like Birds (awesome) and while Reviews Editor Tae K. Kim got The Enamored Whale by artist Alberto Cerriteno. The skins look amazing and come with background wallpapers as well. They also do a great job of protecting your iPhone from nicks and scratches. It's an affordable way to give your iPhone a little personality and help it stand out from the crowd. Be sure to check out the site for the full product line (they also have skins for other models of phones as well as consoles, portables and laptops).

www.gelaskins.com
$14.95

Apple iTunes Gift Card

Stop rolling your eyes. We know this is a no-brainer, okay? But it bears repeating: there are so many awesome games and apps available (we list the ten best later on in this gift guide) that an iTunes GC is almost a necessity for every iPhone lover. We prefer GC's because it means not having to enter our credit card info online (call us paranoid) and it also limits us to a set spending limit; we'd probably go overboard if we didn't. Besides, they're available a variety of denominations, can be purchased at most retail outlets as well as online and make gift giving incredibly easy.

www.itunes.com
$Price varies

Bodyguardz

As much as we love our GelaSkins, we recognize that some iPhone users don't want to mess with the overall aesthetic of their phones. We understand -- the stock iPhone looks great -- but that doesn't mean you have to go without protection. Bodyguardz are transparent films that cover your entire iPhone in a protective shell; it'll make sure you don't scratch the case and it also protects the screen from smudges and scratches. Application is a little involved but once you get past it, it's like having an invisible shield covering your iPhone at all times. What more could you want?

www.bodyguardz.com
$24.95

Ultimate Ears triple.fi 10vi

We've been a big fan of Ultimate Ears for a while, having recommended them in past gift guides, but the 10vi might be the best thing they've ever sent us. These high-end (and we mean high-end) earbuds not only qualify as some of the best earbuds we've ever used, but they have a built-in mic for taking phone calls. Seriously, the sound quality is amazing and if you use your iPhone to listen to music, you cannot do better than the 10vi. The fact that you can also take calls on this thing is like topping the world's best BLT with two extra slices of bacon. The only thing that makes us hesitate is the price: at $419.99, it's not exactly cheap. But if you love music and you love your iPhone, this is without a doubt one of the best, if not the best, pair of earbuds you can buy. Heck, some of the editors at GamePro don't even own iPhones and they'd still consider buying a pair, that's how awesome they are.

www.ultimateears.com
$419.99

Razer Moray+

Okay, because we recognize that not everyone has four hundred bucks to spend on a pair of earbuds (even if they are really, really ridiculously awesome), we're also recommending the Razer Moray+. These earbuds are far more affordable but they also deliver some kickass audio; they also have a built-in mic for taking phone calls. If you're a hardcore PC gamer, they can also double as a headset, in case you don't like having a bulky unit strapped to your head at all times. The package also includes adapters for use with PSP and DS units, so the Moray+ basically has you covered for almost every single voice-comm scenario you could conceive of.

www.razerzone.com
$59.99