Best iPhone 4S Accessories and Upgrades 2012

Ah yes another year, another iPhone. New adopters of the 4S have been loving it and I honestly have to say I have also. The video recording quality is amazing, the form factor is the same but to me that's not a bad thing at all. The Retina display is still mind blowing, call quality and signal strength are great and Siri is a blast to mess around with and is only getting better. I could go on and on but all the aspects will be covered in my review coming soon.

So I guess the only thing you could do after you get the best phone on the market is to buy the best accessories for it. Just like in my Best MacBook Pro Accessories and Upgrades 2012: Invisibleshield and More article, I will be showcasing some of the best products out there that I think will compliment your new found investment rather nicely. And would you look at that! Just in time for the holidays. So join me once again, would you kindly?

First up are the cases, a very important step that should be taken to protect your over half a grand piece of metal and glass... The problem I have with cases is that they don't always look good, okay frankly some look like crap, but I am here to show you cases that protect with style.

First up are the Element bumper cases. These cases are a bit on the expensive side and won't protect the front and backside faces from impact, but in my opinion make the phone look even sleeker.

Next up we have the BOOST case. It doubles the battery life of your iPhone while protecting it with style. I like how it's Apple certified and has a nice texture for better grip, because we all know this phone can be a slippery sucker sometimes. Thankfully Amazon has them cheaper right now so dive in if your like me and find the battery life a tad bit lacking.

This case is quite unique and has the style that goes hand in hand with the iPhone's. The extra loud sound you get with these is the seller here. You can use this thing with karaoke machines, guitars, and gaming consoles. The rechargeable battery and compact size continue the list of wins.

This is a great case with an even greater price for those who want protection, style, and an unbroken bank. Made from a "next generation polymer" this case will not stretch or be susceptible to tearing. User reviews are looking very positive. Arturo R. Kayser says "The case is easy to take on and off, doesn't mess with the flash or other parts of the phone and provides shock and puncture protection." That sounds pretty awesome to me.

For those who don't mess around when it comes to protection there is the Otterbox Defender for the 4S.This product description can be found on Amazon.

• Compatible with both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S
• Three layers of protection
• Complete interaction of the device's functions
• Ratcheting belt clip holster included
• Clear protective membrane on touch screen

A friend of mine has this case and he says it is a life saver. I had one for my iPod Touch a while back and Otterbox really went back to the drawing board to make their case for the 4s their best one yet.

Not only is it clear but it gives you protection without adding any real bulk at all. And for less than ten bucks you can't get more of a bargain. Amazon Basic products are great, and a testament to the high quality related to their company.

Enter the Tunebug, one of the best surface speakers out there, this thing allows you to turn any surface into a literal speaker through vibration. This effectively gives you louder, crisper sound and clarity, without the use of any power source. Simply plug in your iPhone or any device with a headphone jack and blast music for all to hear. There is also a helmet attachment so you and others can listen while you ride. It's interesting also how you get different sounding audio depending what type of surface you put it on, without sacrificing sound quality. Very cool stuff.

We all need docks to put our little gizmos in to sleep and recharge, this is one of the best docks out there to put your gadget to sleep cheaply without style cramping. This Seidio dock has the ability to charge your iPhone with the case on or off and has an led power indicator on the back. One less green light staring at you in the dark when you go to sleep, right?

Many of us use car mounts and if you're like me you went fro having a Droid car dock and are now looking for an "i" device alternative. But alas we need look no further than the Satechi CR -3600. Here are the product details straight from Amazon's page.

Product Features

• Package includes: Holder Mount, Cradle (1), Cradle (2), Smart Pad for alternative mounting locations on the dashboard, cleaning pad.
• Cradle (1): Exclusive design fits all iPhone 4S , 4, 3G & 3GS models. Full access to screen, buttons, camera, charging functions.
• Cradle (2): All iPhone models with cases and other mobile phones like Blackberry, Samsung, HTC, EVO, DROID.
• Heavy duty screw type mount includes square connector for 360 degree adjustment.
• Adjustable pivoting action hinges for 180 degree vertical and horizontal adjustment.

For less than 30 bucks this dock is looking like a great deal (List price is $50.00) and is cheaper and better looking than the Motorola car dock by miles. With 4 and a half stars and almost 300 reviews mostly positive, you really can't go wrong with this one.

Do you love playing first person shooters on your iPhone? Do you sometimes hate the virtual joysticks? Then try Ten One Designs Fling mini's. These attachments will make playing games like Archetype and Modern Combat 3 even more responsive and precise. Imagine what the increase in precision will do for your kill to death ratio.

This dock is very unique, it allows you to hear your iPhone louder than ever with out the use of external power. A definite conversation piece this will be.

A great little charger that does exactly what you need for a little bit of money. What's cool and convenient is that you can charge two phones at once. It can also works with any other electronic device that charges via USB.

The 4 in 1 camera lens kit by Brainydeal will dramatically increase the quality of your photos. The lenses attach magnetically making set up ultra easy. If you truly want your phone to be your only camera, then this lens kit is a great investment.

They got em for your MacBook so why not your iPhone? The matching wallpaper is frankly a nice touch in my opinion.

We all get build up where it's almost impossible to clean but thankfully those problems have been diminished. Enter Cyber Clean. A squishy yellow substance that looks like a toy is actually a very effective way to clear out the little crevices on your 4S. The earpiece, speakers, headphone jack and USB port will thank you for cleaning them as well as disinfecting them. Just think about all of the stuff that lingers on your phone. Yeah, a rub on your shirt or pants may keep some of the nastiness away, your gonna need to get into the tight spots to avoid any potential build up.

These also work all over the house. Door knobs, air vents, keyboards, you name it are no match for this awesome versatile cleaner.

Drones gain more popularity every day, and why not? Everyone likes flying objects, so you would think they'd love one that can be controlled with your phone. One of the best quadricopters out there is the Parrot AR. Drone. This thing not only gets controlled by your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android device's accelerometer, but it streams video from its camera in the front also. This allows you to finally become a spy, and play augmented reality games you can download from the App Store so you can shoot other drones and play a variety of other AR games.

Other features include Interchangeable hulls for indoor and outdoor use, easily repairable parts, and autopilot to prevent against damage.

This sleek and simple clip will finally merge your wallet and your phone into one entity. Simply screw it on with the included hardware. This thing holds 3 cards and I guess can be considered a "back of the phone" protector.

Everything you need to know about this amazing new project.

And there you have it guys and gals, my top picks for the best accessories and upgrades for the iPhone 4S this year. Let me know what you think of them in the comments and feel free to Facebook like this page and Tweet this via the pretty buttons at the top of the article. Thanks for reading!