iPAD ACCESSORIES
These iPad-focused peripherals will let you work with maximum efficiency
Belkin Case + Stand
£24.99
FROM Belkin, belkin.com/uk FEATURES Storage compartments for Apple Pencil and accessories, fabric inner lining, Apple Pencil stand
Keeping your Apple Pencil safe should be a priority, and this case from Belkin does just that. The compact design has space for the Pencil itself, plus a spare tip, cap, and charge adapter, so you are never rummaging around for these tiny components. But that is not all – it also props up your Pencil, making it easy to find and use when you need it.
Satechi Aluminum Type-C Mobile Pro Hub
$59.99 (about £48) FROM Satechi, satechi.net FEATURES USB-C connector, four ports (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, headphone jack), 18g
Apple has opened up the iPad to working with external devices, but that often means carrying a host of dongles. With this offering from Satechi, though, you only need one. It comes with ports for HDMI, USB-A, USB-C Power Delivery, plus a headphone jack. Just plug it in and your peripherals can hook up to your iPad in next to no time, making file transfers a breeze.
Logitech Base
£89.99
FROM Logitech, logitech.com FEATURES Smart Connector, aluminium construction, anti-slip pad
Now that modern iPads come with a Smart Connector, there is a much more accessible way of charging your precious tablet than a standard cable. Logitech’s Base typifies this, incorporating a Smart Connector into an elegant charging stand. Now you can use your iPad as a second screen and keep it juiced up at the same time for a dose of desktop convenience.
Brydge Pro+
£219.99
FROM Brydge, brydge.co.uk FEATURES Multi-touch trackpad, adjustable backlight, Bluetooth 5.0, magnetic cover, three-month battery
Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad is a great addition to your setup, but at £300 it is also expensive. Brydge’s excellent iPad keyboard saves you £80 and still gives you the same features, including a spacious multitouch trackpad and comfortable, backlit keys. There is also a magnetic cover to keep the back of your iPad protected at all times.
Paperlike
£32
FROM Paperlike, paperlike.com FEATURES Textured surface, anti-glare finish, works with all current iPad versions
Apple did a great job of making the Apple Pencil feel great to use, but Paperlike goes the extra mile and creates a, well, paper-like experience on your tablet. It is a textured screen protector that adds a degree of resistance to the iPad’s glass, replicating the feel of drawing on paper. The result is a grippier, more accurate surface to do your work on.
Anker PowerCore Essential 20000
£29.99
FROM Anker, anker.com FEATURES 20,000mAh capacity battery, 2x USB-C input, 2x USB-A output, 363g
Taking your iPad on your travels can mean having to be judicious with how you use it, lest it quickly run out of power and leave you high and dry. Anker’s portable battery pack allays those fears. Its 20,000mAh capacity can charge a fifth-generation iPad mini over two and a half times, while the dual ports also let you power up two devices at once.