Here at CraveOnline, we like to think we have a pretty good idea about what tech products are worth your time, especially around the holidays. You know, that time of the year when you spend a larger-than-average amount of your hard-earned money on your friends and loved ones in an attempt to really show them that you know them well enough to accurately and precisely gift them something they need or want.
We’d love the chance to offer you a list of a few quality, hand-picked Android accessories that are nearly essential to having a top-notch, no-nonsense experience all around, from expanding your smartphone experience onto your wrist with the outstanding and pack-leading Moto 360 Smartwatch powered by Android Wear, to maximizing your internal storage capacity and battery life, and everything in between. We think you’ll find that there’s a little something for everyone here, from convenience all the way to indulgence.
Surprise a loved one this Holiday.
Android Accessories Guide
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Moto 360 Smartwatch Powered By Android Wear
PRICE: $249.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Motorola really pulled out all the stops for this ultra-sleek, multi-function, Android Wear-powered smartwatch. Google's custom software makes this device a natural extension of your Android phone, feeding you app notifications, search results, directions, alarms and much more.
Keep your phone in your pocket a little more throughout the day, and save battery, by letting the Moto 360 keep you updated on what's important without taking focus away from your life in front of you.
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Plantronics Voyager Edge Bluetooth Headset
PRICE: $129.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Those profound words uttered by NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong upon taking humanity's first step onto the moon were transmitted through a Plantronics headset.
You're going to be heard on the other end, and look good while doing it, with the Voyager Edge. Compliment that powerful Android phone with a beautiful, capable, featured-laden headset from a trusted name in communications technology.
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Google Nexus Player
PRICE: $99.99
BUY IT NOW: Google Play Store
Google really knows how to appeal to their loyal Android fanbase, and the Nexus Player is proof of that.
Once plugged into your TV, it gives you access to all your various streaming media services (Netflix, Hulu, etc), and your purchased Google Play music and videos, as well as games. It features an elegant remote and streamlined Android TV software, supported by a powerful 1.8GHz quad-core processor.
Also, If you wish to extend your Android phone experience onto the Nexus Player, simply cast your screen and you'll have your mobile content being streamed to your Home Theater in glorious HD.
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Nest Learning Thermostat - 2nd Generation
PRICE: $249.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Heating and cooling a home can be expensive. How does chopping off one fifth of your bill with an Android-controlled learning thermostat sound?
Enter Nest, a network-connected thermostat that learns your temperature-changing habits, builds a personalized schedule for you, and monitors your heating and cooling history, all while creating energy-efficient programming that targets your desired temperatures throughout every day and every season.
Once Nest is installed, load the app onto your Android phone, and you'll have complete, extensive control and monitoring abilities, no matter where you are.
Conserve energy, save money, and add a splash of 21st century automation to your home with this Android-controlled beauty.
Check with your home utility provider(s) for rebates or discounts!
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ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Screen Protector
PRICE: $39.99 for phones / $49.99 for tablets
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Your gorgeous, sleek, powerful new Android phone is likely built well to exacting specifications. However, even a screen protector may fail to keep that beautiful screen from cracking when your smartphone sails gracefully through the air...onto the pavement.
ZAGG saw the need for something greater. Something stronger. They know your phones are massive investments that need protection. But regular ol' film screen protectors aren't cuttin' it anymore. That's why they have given us InvisibleShield Glass.
Yes, it's actually glass. It's tempered, resists fingerprints, and is made to absorb that impact that would likely go right through a film protector into your phone's screen.
Backed by ZAGG's lifetime warranty, you can rest assured that your investment is protected.
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Mophie Juice Pack PowerStation XL
PRICE: $129.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Mophie is synonymous with "battery life". They've been responsible for keeping our Android superphones going long after they should be dead.
Here, we have their absolutely insane 12,000mAh PowerStation XL. That's enough battery power to charge a typical android phone at least three times from 0 to 100 percent.
It's so badass, that Mophie stuck an extra USB port on there. That's right, you and your friend can charge your Androids to capacity at the same time without being attached to a wall.
Go ahead. Jack into the PowerStation XL. Your birthday will probably roll around by the time you need to actually use your wall charger to juice up.
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Trident Qi Charging Pad
PRICE: $32.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Do you have a Nexus 4, Nexus 5, or plan on getting a Nexus 6? What about an LG G3? Or perhaps even a Moto 360?
Guess what? You've got wireless charging capabilities built right into your device.
The Trident Qi (pronounced "chee") charging pad is an elegant, simple power station. Just set your Nexus, LG G3, or Moto 360 on top, and get juicing.
Give your micro USB port a rest. Focus your Qi.
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Sennheiser Momentum Headphones
PRICE: $199.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
If you're looking to truly enjoy your Google Play Music, let the beautiful and natural sound waves undulating forth from this precision-made pair of headphones wash over you.
Sennheiser is a private German audio company that specializes in bringing you sound products that faithfully reproduce the full range of instruments, sounds, and voices you long to hear in your favorite music, movies, and games.
Sennheiser's precise sound engineering is the perfect way to enhance your Android mobile media experience.
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Sony DSC-QX10 Wireless Smartphone Camera Lens
PRICE: $249.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Mobile photography is becoming wildly popular. All one needs to do is browse Instagram for five minutes to see that this is evident.
Sony wants to help you take your photos up a notch, to a point that is a bit above what your base smartphone cameras will be able to reach.
The DSC-QX10 wireless lens attaches to your Android's body, and through the use of physical buttons, optical zoom, and app controls, you're able to take 18 megapixel pictures that are on par with pricier dedicated cameras.
If you're serious about your mobile street photography, or you know someone who is, then look no further. Sony's got it covered.
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SanDisk Pixtor 64GB MicroSD Card
PRICE: $99.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
SanDisk is the mobile storage master. They have made it their ultimate goal to provide reliable mediums that give you that vital extra space you need for your exponentially-growing library of precious smartphone photos, videos, and apps.
This 64GB micro SD solution gives you ample room for everything you want or need to carry when you're on the go. When choosing to expand your Android's storage capacity, you should opt for far more space than you need.
Better to have more space than you need, instead of not enough, right? 64GB will ensure that you can haul around those important files for a long time to come, without the need for offloading onto a computer just to make room for that next software update from Google.
