Battery-boosting accessories

SETTINGS WILL HELP YOU SAVE JUICE, BUT THESE GADGETS WILL PUMP UP THE POWER WHEN YOU REALLY NEED IT.

Apple Smart Battery Case $165 | apple.com/au

Apple’s own battery case works great with iPhone 6/6S/7 and (unofficially) 8. The lumpy back is 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.)

Native Union Jump Cable $69.95 | nativeunion.com

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 $219.95 | mophie.com

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.

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

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 stuff — it’s perfect for minimalist travel charging.