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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s that time of year again, when many of us start wracking our brains for gift ideas for our loved ones\u2014or for our own wish lists. If your special someone is an Apple user, we have a few suggestions.<\/p>\n
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We know that giving someone a cable feels a bit like buying them socks, but Apple\u2019s minimalist design and focus on USB-C and Lightning ports means that many users would appreciate extra cables or adapters. You\u2019ll want to ask them what they find most annoying about their current cable situation\u2014they might want an extra Lightning to headphone adapter, a USB-C to USB-A cable for connecting some peripheral, or an HDMI cable to run a big-screen TV.<\/p>\n
Plus, giving someone a second iPhone, Mac, or Apple Watch charger could reduce battery anxiety or make it less likely that they\u2019d forget to pack one while traveling.<\/p>\n
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Apple\u2019s most surprising hit of 2017 was the AirPods, svelte wireless earbuds that pair quickly and seamlessly to all Apple devices logged in to the same iCloud account. They\u2019re light, stay in the ear well, and are comfortable even for many people who couldn\u2019t wear the wired EarPods. At $159, they\u2019re not cheap, but they\u2019re still less expensive than many competing wireless earbuds.<\/p>\n
The only catch? Apple has had trouble making AirPods fast enough, so don\u2019t assume you can buy a pair as a last-minute gift.<\/p>\n
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Apple always intended the Apple Watch as an iPhone accessory, so it makes a great add-on for any iPhone user who doesn\u2019t already have their iPhone in hand most of the day. For most people, the $249 Apple Watch Series 1 is a fine gift, although the $329 Series 3 is faster and brighter, and doesn\u2019t need the iPhone to track a run or bike ride via GPS.<\/p>\n
Consider the $399 Series 3 with cellular access only if you\u2019re certain the recipient will make use of the watch while\u00a0out and about without the iPhone, since its data plan costs $10 extra per month.<\/p>\n
And, if someone on your gift list already has an Apple Watch, a new band might make a great present\u2014Apple offers a wide variety of attractive and comfortable bands.<\/p>\n
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Although it\u2019s a few years old, the $149 fourth-generation Apple TV still makes a good present for anyone who watches TV shows and movies from Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, and other Internet streaming video services.<\/p>\n
For most people, the $179 Apple TV 4K is overkill, since its support for 4K video and HDR color require a compatible 4K HDR TV purchased in the last year or so.<\/p>\n
So stick with the previous Apple TV, and if you\u2019re looking for a related stocking stuffer, search for silicone cases that protect the brittle Siri Remote and make it easier to orient in the dark.<\/p>\n
Last, but far from least, if someone in your family has never tried an iPad or is limping along with one of the early models, the current fifth-generation iPad combines good performance and a gorgeous screen with a compellingly low price starting at $329.<\/p>\n
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At $399, the smaller iPad mini 4 doesn\u2019t provide as much bang for the buck, but it could be the perfect present for a child.<\/p>\n
Particularly when buying an iPad for a kid, a durable case is a must\u2014perhaps suggest that as a gift idea to another family member.<\/p>\n
Twitter:<\/b> Looking for the perfect gift for that special Apple user in your life? Here are our choices for the best gifts.<\/p>\n
Facebook:<\/b> This should help make those holiday gift lists easier to complete!<\/p>\n
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