Fun Holiday Gifts for Smartphones

It may seem intimidating to buy for someone who loves gadgets, but simple accessories for smartphones are often the most fun. Take a look at how you can spoil the techies in your life without breaking the bank.

• Cases. They come in so many styles, shapes and colours—it’s hard to go wrong. Rugged cases are built to survive a fall. Wallet cases hold cards, cash and more. Pick a case with a kickstand to watch movies and videos. Or opt to personalize a case with photos, drawings, a personal message, and more.

• Attachable lenses. Clip-on lenses let you zoom in or take wide-angle, fisheye and telephoto shots—and a whole lot more. No need to splurge — kits with multiple lenses can run you as little as $20.

• Virtual reality viewer. Two lenses, a cardboard box and a free app turn any smartphone into an incredible 360º 3D viewing experience. UNICEF’s Survival Gifts is currently offering a VR viewer when you purchase select gifts like school in a box or a water pump for vulnerable children. Through the VR viewer you experience how children live in a crisis situation. A good deed and a great gift.

• Portable speaker. Stream your music wherever you are with a wireless Bluetooth speaker, available in a wide range of shapes, colours and styles. Great for family parties.

• Portable printer. Connect your smartphone or tablet to a hand-held portable printer for instant photos you can share with family and friends on the spot. Put your holiday photo album together in no time.

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