SMARTPHONE SPECIAL..... Smartphone accessories that will boost your tech prowess

Smartphone accessories that will boost your tech prowess

These add-on gadgets will get the most out of the tech giant’s premium handset

The iPhone X is Apple’s best smartphone to date with flagship features like wireless charging, facial recognition, edgeto-edge OLED display and of course, fun-packed Animojis.

If you have an iPhone X, you’ll want to make the most of it. Here is a round-up of the best accessories currently on the market.

Choetech Qi Wireless Charging Stand

Most wireless chargers require you to put your iPhone X flat on its back to make contact, but not this one from Choetech. The stand cradles your handset in a vertical portrait orientation, making it easier to unlock the phone with Face ID and view the screen while it draws power from the AC adaptor.

RhinoShield Modular Case for iPhone X

Did you get a bumper or a protective case for your new iPhone X? Go for RhinoShield and you won’t have to choose between the two. That’s because its new modular case allows you to switch things up depending on your needs. A stylised RhinoShield backplate also plays well with the company’s range of add-on camera lenses.

Belkin 3.5mm Audio + Charge Rockstar iPhone Adaptor

When Apple ditched the headphone jack last year, everyone knew it wasn’t coming back for the iPhone X. Fortunately, this Belkin port splitter enables you to plug in your old wired headphones without hogging the sole Lightning port, allowing you to sync or charge your phone while you listen along to music.

SandMarc Wide Lens Edition for iPhone X

The iPhone X camera boasts Apple’s sophisticated wide-angle lens to date, and what better way to make the most of its unparalleled optics than to double the field of view? SandMarc’s 16mm Wide Lens Edition does just that, and thanks to its multi-coated optics, the results are stunning.

Mophie Charge Force PowerStation

This slim brick from Mophie packs a 10,000 mAh battery, making it sufficient to charge Apple’s latest smartphone three-and-a-half times over — perfect for when you are off the grid and away from a power outlet for a few days. The Force PowerStation is Qi wireless compatible, so all you need to do is place your iPhone X on top of it while it’s lying flat.

FYB London SMART City Handbag

Imagine a handbag, made with the finest leather that also wirelessly charges your iPhone X during your daily commute. Now imagine if the handbag featured biometric fingerprint locks to keep your possessions safe, RFID data protection for your bank cards and passport, and a Bluetooth proximity sensor that ensures you never misplace your personal items again. Say hello to the SMART handbag by FYB London, possibly the most sophisticated accessory you will ever need — app included.

Jaybird Run True Wireless Sport Headphones

Let’s face it, not everyone rocks the AirPods look. If you are hankering for a less conspicuous ‘truly wireless’ bud, consider this pair from Jaybird. Interchangeable tips and fins make the Jaybird Run earphones more secure than Apple’s buds, and with a four-hour playtime plus eight hours more in the charging case, they are an ideal sporty alternative.

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