Battery-boosting accessories

Settings will help you save juice, but these gadgets will pump up the power when you really need it

>>> Native Union Jump Cable nativeunion.com $49.99

A compact charging cable and battery pack in one neat, portable piece. It has USB-A and Lightning plugs built in; you charge the battery over USB, and plug in your iPhone for an energy boost!

>>> Mophie Powerstation USB-C XXL mophie.com $149.95

It’s not cheap, but this 19,500mAh battery can output power at 30W. Not only can it charge your iPhone and iPad, it carries enough power for a full charge of a 13-inch MacBook Pro.

>>> Apple Smart Battery Case apple.com $99

Apple’s own battery case works great with iPhone 6/6S/7 and (unofficially) 8. The lumpy back is a little bit weird, but it keeps the phone edges easy to grip, and it’s pretty good for protection. (There aren’t any Apple-certified battery cases for the iPhone X yet.)

>>> Torro Cases Qi Wireless Charging Portable Power Bank torrocases.com $39.99

This 10,400mAh battery pack has a Qi– compatible charger built in, meaning you place your iPhone 8 or X on it for cable– free juice. It also has a USB port, though, for charging other devices — it’s perfect for minimalist travel charging.