Top accessory recommendations for the upcoming iPhone Duo
A roundup of recommended accessories for Apple’s forthcoming iPhone Duo, including an Apple Pencil, fast-charging adapters, a MagSafe car mount, cases, and HomeKit cameras.
Apple’s upcoming iPhone Duo will support the USB-C Apple Pencil, enabling handwritten notes and sketches on both its outer and inner displays. The Pencil will be compatible only with the USB-C model and is expected to arrive via a software update later this year. Apple lists the Pencil at $69, down from $79.
Fast charging on the iPhone Duo can reach 50 percent in about 20 minutes when paired with a suitable power adapter. Apple’s 40 W Dynamic Power Adapter (rated up to 60 W) is priced at $34, while Anker’s 100 W USB-C charger with a 5-foot cable is offered for $29.
For in-car use, ESR’s MagSafe Car Mount, priced at $19, provides a magnetic attachment that can be clipped to a vehicle’s air-vent and works with CarPlay navigation.
Several case options are highlighted, ranging from third-party models such as the SPIDERCASE Magnetic Case ($29) and Spigen Ultra Hybrid Pro ($34) to Apple’s own iPhone Duo Folio with kickstand ($129) and standard case ($79).
The iPhone Duo’s enhanced StandBy mode will include Home Camera and Home Modular views for smart-home monitoring. Recommended HomeKit-compatible cameras include the Aqara G100 2K model ($35) and the eufy 4K camera ($69).
The article also notes that AirPods Pro 3, available for $199, remain a popular accessory for iPhone users, though they are not specific to the Duo.