The Apple iPhone which was released in June of this year is certainly to become as popular as the Apple iPod has. Therefore as with the iPod we can expect many different companies to now produce a large range of Apple iPhone accessories. A quick search of the internet and you will be amazed at the number of different accessories now available for this particular phone.

In this article we will be taking a look at some of the accessories that have become available. Not only will they soon become popular but are ones which we feel are essential to maintaining and using your iPhone.

1. Cases - Although the phone was only released in June 2007 there were some companies already offering accessories for the iPhone including cases. Yet even thought the price of the iPhone is some what high (cost between $499 and $599) Apple do recommend that you purchase a case for it as well. This is a very important accessory if you want to make sure that your iPhone is well protected at all times.

2. Screen Protector - As this particular kind of phone uses multi touch technology the user will be required to constantly touch the screen in order to navigate around its myriad of features. This will not only result in fingerprints and smudges being left on the face of the screen but could also end up in it being accidentally scratched. But by purchasing a screen protector you will actually prevent such damage occurring to it.

3. Bluetooth Headset - If you want to be completely hands free when traveling around then this is the ideal accessory for you. It just takes a matter of seconds by touching a button on the headset for your to answer all incoming calls. Plus the built in lithium ion battery which is rechargeable provides you with 5.5 hours of talk time and also 72 hours of stand by time.

4. Stereo Headset - This one accessory has been designed using the same technology to be found in the Apple iPod headsets. Just like the iPod headsets it comes with a good quality microphone (including windscreen) but has additional features as well. It not only allows you to use the music play back facility on it but allows you also to answer any phone calls that you receive whilst wearing them.

5. iPhone Dock - This accessory for the iPhone allows you the chance to recharge it in the same way as you do with an Apple iPod. But also through the use of the dock you can actually download additional music on to your iPhone. The dock only needs to be connected to your PC or Laptop through the use of a USB port and cable all of which are included within the package. Plus a power adaptor and also an audio line which then allows you to connect your iPhone to your stereo.

As well as the iPhone accessories mentioned above there are plenty of other ones which you yourself may think are important and therefore worth you buying. But which ones you do buy you can expect to spend anything from $9.00 up to $180.00 easily.