mobile accessories | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com Cool Mom Tech is the intersection of tech and style, of parenting, practicality and fabulosity, brought to you by the same team behind Cool Mom Picks. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:24:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://coolmomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/cropped-cmt-512-1-32x32.png mobile accessories | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 Apple’s switch from Lightning to USB-C with the new iPhone 15 Pro: An easy explainer https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/apple-iphone-15-new-usb-c-cable-info/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/apple-iphone-15-new-usb-c-cable-info/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:24:52 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47781 With yesterday’s Apple announcement of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (and I am sooo excited!) I’ve heard a lot of gripes about the switch from a lightning charge cable to a USB-C charge cable. Here’s the deal in a nutshell– and it’s actually a good thing.   Here’s What to Know about Apple’s […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/apple-iphone-15-new-usb-c-cable-info/feed/ 0 11 tech gifts for the mobile mom, all as practical as they are cool | Mother’s Day 2023 https://coolmomtech.com/2023/04/cool-mothers-day-tech-gifts-mobile-mom/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/04/cool-mothers-day-tech-gifts-mobile-mom/#respond Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:30:15 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=32825 Mother’s Day tech gifts are completely underrated. As much as we will always love receiving flowers and chocolate for Mother’s Day (seriously, bring it on!) we’d never say no to an awesome Mother’s Day tech gift. Especially one that recognizes that we are basically insanely busy, on-the-go multitaskers who manage our entire lives — and […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/04/cool-mothers-day-tech-gifts-mobile-mom/feed/ 0 21 cool tech stocking stuffers: Creative ideas that aren’t “AAA batteries” | Tech Holiday Gifts https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/cool-tech-stocking-stuffers-2022/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/cool-tech-stocking-stuffers-2022/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:29:58 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46074 We always have the best time looking for cool tech stocking stuffers that go beyond the usual. And by usual, I mean batteries. Whether you’re just kicking off your holiday shopping by going through our gift guides or almost wrapping things up after a marathon Cyber Monday spree, please pause to consider the humble holiday […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/cool-tech-stocking-stuffers-2022/feed/ 0 We finally found the very best waterproof iPad case for parents and kids https://coolmomtech.com/2021/07/we-finally-found-the-very-best-waterproof-ipad-case-for-parents-and-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/07/we-finally-found-the-very-best-waterproof-ipad-case-for-parents-and-kids/#respond Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:45:41 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=43590 I’ve been on a search for the best waterproof iPad case, and after a long hunt I’ve found it! Or at least I hopeI have. So, of course, I had to share it here. Most parents want protective, waterproof iPad cases to protect against spills or accidents at home or to give their kids a […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/07/we-finally-found-the-very-best-waterproof-ipad-case-for-parents-and-kids/feed/ 0 Reader Q and A: What is the best stylus for kids who are budding artists? https://coolmomtech.com/2021/03/best-stylus-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/03/best-stylus-for-kids/#respond Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:55:13 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=43165 In our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook group, a parent asked for recommendations on the best stylus for kids who are getting into digital art, and the recommendations from our readers were so helpful that we wanted to share them here. From the top-of-the-line tools to the budget styluses that actually really work, these are […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/03/best-stylus-for-kids/feed/ 0 We’ll be waiting at the mailbox for these USPS x CASETIFY phone accessories https://coolmomtech.com/2020/10/usps-casetify/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/10/usps-casetify/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:29:20 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42209 We’ve been fan of CASETIFY’s fun iPhone case mash-ups for a while now, and so I was so happy to see them announce their new collection with — yep, you guessed it — the United States Postal Service. This new USPS collection celebrates the folks who tirelessly deliver our letters and packages. And, for so […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/10/usps-casetify/feed/ 0 The best tutorials to help you customize your iOS 14 home screen https://coolmomtech.com/2020/09/customize-homescreen-ios14/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/09/customize-homescreen-ios14/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:34:42 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42127 If you haven’t heard by now, the customization features on the new iOS home screen are alllll kinds of extra (i.e. you can turn your home screen into a Harry Potter tribute, Microsoft Paint throw-back, or neon color study). It’s pretty insane. And intense. Just ask Kristen and Liz’s teens who have been working non-stop on […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/09/customize-homescreen-ios14/feed/ 0 12 practical tech gifts that are still pretty darn awesome | Holiday Gift Guide 2019 https://coolmomtech.com/2019/12/practical-tech-gifts-holiday-gifting/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/12/practical-tech-gifts-holiday-gifting/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:47:13 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=40915 There are some folks on our lists who love tech gifts, but prefer the more practical tech gifts to the gaming systems or the entertainment consoles. Or hey, maybe they love both but just have some specific needs this year. If that’s the case, I’ve got you covered! I love all of these tech gifts […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2019/12/practical-tech-gifts-holiday-gifting/feed/ 2 These beautiful wooden stands give your gadgets a different kind of upgrade https://coolmomtech.com/2019/10/yohann-iphone-apple-watch-macbook-stands/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/10/yohann-iphone-apple-watch-macbook-stands/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:17:08 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=40758 Jealous of everyone around you upgrading to the new iPhone 11? Or the Apple Watch Series 5? Well, you can treat yourself to an upgrade of your very own, at least when it comes to a stand or charging stand that is. These gorgeous handmade stands from Yohann will make any gadget look super swanky. […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2019/10/yohann-iphone-apple-watch-macbook-stands/feed/ 1 3 affordable Apple Watch alternatives for kids https://coolmomtech.com/2019/10/3-affordable-apple-watch-alternatives-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/10/3-affordable-apple-watch-alternatives-for-kids/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:49:48 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=40685 My sixth-grader has been asking me to splurge on an Apple Watch for her lately, but I don’t see that in her future at the moment. The thing is: she doesn’t have a phone yet. So I see little value in spending that kind of money on a watch, when she won’t get the benefit […]

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