Top Iphone 11 accessories by third-party manufacturers
New iphone 11 has been released, and manufacturers in China have already come up with a wide range of essential accessories.
MFI Certification
But not all manufacturers are “MFI certified”. MFi stands for Made For iPod, iPhone and iPad; it’s a certification program that was originally started in 2005 for iPod docks and cables.
Once certified, MFi products are guaranteed to be compatible with Apple’s products. But not all accessory makers join the program.
The reason why is because joining the MFi program requires the company to apply for a license, which it has to pay for. The benefits are guaranteed compatibility and being able to put an MFi tag on their product boxes. But in a market like cables where profit margins are razor thin, it can be seen as an unnecessary expense. Larger companies can afford to pay the licensing fee and keep their prices low, but there are a bunch of uncertified accessories out there.
Top Iphone 11 accessories
USB C to Lightning Cable
The iPhone 11 Pro comes with a USB C to Lightning cable, but the iPhone 11 does not. You need this to fast charge, and it’s handy to have a few of them.
Some manufacturers produce cables, which are reinforced with Kevlar for enhanced durability.
Fast Charger
The 18W Apple charger is nice, but we recommend 45 W PD chargers. They pack in enough power to fast charge the iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro as well as to charge the iPad Pro.
Wireless Earbuds
The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro come with Lightning EarPods, but after using wireless earbuds it is a life-changing experience. There are a lot of different options, which offer good sound, nice fit and varying levels of water and sweat resistance.
Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
A lot of people are still using wired headphones, but original Apple adapter is not the most convenient option. An adapter that allows you to charge your iOS device and simultaneously connect your earphones via the 3.5mm jack would be a much better option.
Wireless Charging
Wireless charging is an excellent way to keep your iPhone topped up and a nice way to charge your iPhone overnight.
There are some 3-in-1 options, that charge the iPhone, AirPods 2 with wireless charging case and an Apple Watch. This makes for a clean setup and only requires one plug.
iPhone 11 Case
One of the first things you should look into for your new iPhone is a case. There are a lot of options: superslim cases, which do not add much thickness or weight to your phone, cases with additional drop protection made of plastic, silicone or leather, and so on.
Screen protector
While the iPhone 11 screen is resilient, it can still scratch or crack. There are a few interesting options:
- Privacy screen protector if you use your phone for sensitive information and don’t want someone looking over your shoulder to see what you are working on.
- anti-glare iPhone 11 screen protector to cut down on sunlight.
- Lifetime warranty screen protectors.
Sources: gottabemobile.com, BusinessInsider.com
