Even the 2022 of smartphone accessories has come to an end, between curious news and long-awaited releases. The offer of products released in recent months is wide and varied: from appendages for better control during the game, to sensitive and compact wireless microphones for creators, also passing through stabilizers that make the phone’s video functions similar to those of a steadycam. In short, there is no shortage of choice, which is why for the end of the year we have chosen 10 of the best products of 2022, ordering them in a top ten.
How we chose them
We have extended the choice to all areas in which a classic smartphone can range, so as to embrace the most popular functions, which are improved by accessories. There are accessories that make daily life more comfortable and efficient, such as the latest generation GaN chargers, but also more niche devices such as simultaneous translators to break down language barriers, trackers to track any object and multimedia accessories, gaming and video photography.
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The best smartphone accessories of 2022
Among the best accessories of 2022 there are well-known names such as Razer with its controller for Android and iPhone that transforms the smartphone into a powerful portable console, or Tile with its Mate universal tracker from 2022, or even the appreciated Dji smartphone stabilizer OsmoMobile 6. For each of the accessories we have prepared a card with the most particular characteristics and since there is still time for Christmas shopping, there is also the link to the best offer to transform it into a gift idea that will surely be appreciated ( here all the others more interesting).
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Dji Osmo Mobile 6 stabilizer
The latest version of the Chinese brand’s popular smartphone stabilizer is the most versatile and complete one can ask for in a product of this kind. Lightweight and compact to carry, it boasts a handle that transforms it into a tripod and selfie stick , while the three-axis stabilization system is impeccable and the face tracking technology has become even more precise and capable of keeping subjects in the center of the frame . Unfortunately, the price is also higher than that of the previous version, which is still highly recommended.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 bluetooth earphones
The latest iteration of Apple’s high-end true wireless earphones brings the revamped H2 chip on board for a quantum leap over the first generation released in 2019. Noise cancellation is more precise, optional XS ear caps also fit smaller ears and personalized spatial audio uses the iPhone TrueDepth selfie camera to set up an ad hoc personal profile based on the size and shape of the head and ears. The 30-hour autonomy and compatibility with the Dov’è network are also good, to find accessories anytime, anywhere. For those who want to spend a little less there are our favorite cheap bluetooth headsets.
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Razer Kishi 2 controller
A boon for those who want to play to the max even on teleono, even in the cloud . The keys are responsive and satisfying to press — from the sticks that include the pressure command to the back triggers that allow you to dose the force. The lag is reduced to zero thanks to the USB-C connection, while it is also promoted from an ergonomic point of view : you can play for hours without feeling too tired. We have gathered other interesting models in our themed gallery,
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Rode Wireless Go II microphone
For all content creators who use their smartphone as a video production center, the small and powerful Rode Wireless GO II wireless microphone is a solution that offers very high quality and great ease of use , with the possibility of remembering two sound sources simultaneously. Among the outputs there are those usb type-c and Lightning, so as to be able to connect natively to every smartphone; the internal memory holds up to 40 hours of recordings, while the battery lasts over 7 hours.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 printer
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link 2 compact mobile printer connects wirelessly to smartphones to transpose the shots in memory onto paper and brings a very special feature called InstaxAir to draw effects with light which will then be applied digitally to the photos from print: a sort of transposition of typical social filters into the world of the tangible. The function requires you to hold the printer and turn on the function key that activates the side LED spotlight to indulge yourself with light effects reminiscent of those of long exposures at night. We have collected the other models here .
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Tile Mate Tracker (2022)
We recommended it as an antidote to the luggage chaos of a few months ago together with other trackers, but even now that the airport emergency is over, it can come in handy to always know where your keys, bag and much more are. Waterproof and equipped with a 3-year battery life, it works via bluetooth up to 76 meters or by connecting to the Tile network (similar to Apple’s AirTag network) active in over 320 countries and which estimates around 4 million objects found per day. It is compatible with Android and iPhone, but also with Alexa and Google Home. For iPhone users, however, the best alternative is still the Apple AirTag.
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Jbl Flip Essential 2 bluetooth speaker
An ideal smartphone complement for those who love to listen to music on the go and in company . By now the market is literally flooded with bluetooth speakers designed for this purpose (here are some of the models we like the most ), but here there is almost everything you could want from this type of gadget, starting with a above average build quality that makes it perfect to be carried anywhere and a degree of waterproofing that makes it resist even underwater. At the center, more than valid performances in terms of reproduction and autonomy. The downside: the absence of a slot for the 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Rog Phone Aeroactive Cooler 6 heatsink
For die-hard gamers who never stop competing even with a smartphone in hand, the heating of the phone during matches is a real problem; here then is Aeroactive Cooler 6 by Rog Phone, an accessory to be applied to the back of the device which on the one hand dissipates heat efficiently and on the other adds a bold and aggressive touch that doesn’t hurt. It also adds a tripod and 3.5mm jack to connect audio. To find a suitable phone instead, here are the best for gaming.
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Timekettle Wt2 Edge translator earphones
They look like normal Bluetooth earphones, but instead they are high-performance two-way simultaneous translation systems that work in tandem with the app to be installed on your Android or iPhone smartphone. They translate 40 languages and 93 different accents in real time in various ways, and can be worn by two interlocutors or only by the listener, or by showing only the results on the mobile phone display. The system is governed by artificial intelligence.
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