As a blogger I am pretty obsessed with my i-Phone 6. I use it ALL the time. I use it for social media, to read and send emails, to take photos, message people on What’s App, Messenger and Text, and sometimes to even make phone calls!
But what accessories do I use?
1 Stripe Turbo Charger
As a result of doing all these things on my phone, it often runs out of battery. The i-Phone 6 has a better battery life than the i-Phone 5 did, but the days of a phone battery lasting all week, went with the Nokia 5210! That being said I wasn’t using it to access the internet back then. My lifeline these days is the Stripe Turbo Charger. It lives in my handbag, that is unless my hubby has stolen it for his train journeys. I have recommended it to loads of people. It is more expensive than some chargers, but it works!
2 Avo Selfie Stick
Available at Sainsbury’s local, these things are a lot of fun. Here are a few photos of us messing around with it at home, but expect lots of photos when we are out and about as it makes taking those photos if us as a family of 5 much easier. The kids also love it! We have a cable version rather than a bluetooth version which I think works better as you don’t have to turn the bluetooth on and off whilst taking photos.
3 Zagg speaker case
Now this is an amazing piece of kit and will be brilliant for our travels. At £99 this is not the cheapest i-Phone case, but then it isn’t just a protective case for your phone; it is a power pack and a speaker too.
The speaker part of the case is removable. The website boasts that the wireless Bluetooth speaker boosts music, conference calls, videos, and games. We have used it to play music in a hotel room, my husband has used it for a conference call at work, it has charged both our phones (with 1800mAh backup power) and the sound is absolutely brilliant. We love it!!
If you can afford this, then I would buy it, you can have loads of fun with it and it will be useful too, what’s not to love.
4 Eyefi Mobi WiFi memory card
We went to the V Festival this weekend with friends, used all the products above actually, and half way through the day my hubby pulled out a camera. Our friends were all surprised to see him using a camera (that wasn’t his DSLR) until he explained that it had some sort of magic in it. This was the only way one of our friends would accept that the pictures would transfer automatically from the camera to the phone! I am sure there is a more technical explanation as to how it all works, but trust me, you don’t need that. All you really need to know is that you can take photos on your camera, it emits its own wifi, and the photos will transfer from your camera to your phone!! We did this, we automatically sent all the photos to each other with a What’s App group and everyone was happy. With 90 days free membership to Eyefi Cloud and for £33.99 for 8GB/ Available from Amazon.co.uk and http://en.eyefi.com this is a fantastic addition to your phone/camera kit.
5 Tech 21 Patriot
I have needed this case for ages. I have broken all my other phones and have always had cases, but for some reason have not got round to buying one for my i-Phone 6. Why do we do this when our phones are one of the most expensive things we carry around with us all day, and one of the most well used. Anyhow thankfully I have now been sent a Patriot case by Tech 21. Admittedly it isn’t the most attractive phone cover I have ever had (and it is quite expensive at £39.99). I’ve had pretty Cath Kidston ones and ones with photos of the kids on before, but this is very very strong and robust and is also dust and splash proof, with acoustic vents which protect all those little holes from water, dust and dirt. I honestly don’t know what can go wrong with it. I’m sure the kids will find some way of breaking my phone, they usually do, but seemingly this is indestructible!.
6 SteelSeries Stratus Controller
Last but not least we have a SteelSeries Stratus Wireless Gaming Controller to giveaway that works perfectly with the iPhone and iPad. It is great for gaming on the iPad and iPhone because it is wireless, connected by bluetooth, and fully charged it has 10 hours of game play. It would be perfect for older children to have in the car on long car journeys as it is small, neat and comes with a cover. To enter our competition simply follow Mini Travellers on Twitter and RT/share this post.
NB: We were sent a number of these products for the purpose of this review but all thoughts and opinions are our own.
53 Comments
Starbuck
27th August 2015 at 7:53 pmThe only accessory I really use is a portable battery pack which is so useful for when your out and about on a long day
Steven Appleton
27th August 2015 at 8:27 pmI use a bluetooth speaker & a portable battery pack
Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)
27th August 2015 at 10:46 pmLots of great accessories here – love the sound of the turbo charger, think I will have to treat myself to one of those! 🙂
pete c
27th August 2015 at 10:54 pmjust a case, that’s all
Alexis
28th August 2015 at 6:27 amI use Bluetooth, headphones and my niece’s selfie stick
Claire at Tin Box Traveller
28th August 2015 at 10:01 amI have a portable charger but nothing a whizzy as yours. There’s some great kit here and some I never knew existed. My Christmas list is sorted 😉 #pocolo
shona mackie
28th August 2015 at 12:44 pmI use a Bluetooth and headphones
PAUL STANLEY
28th August 2015 at 2:15 pmHEADPHONES
Jackie Dawson
28th August 2015 at 3:33 pmi use a portable charger
karen cowley
28th August 2015 at 5:00 pmBluetooth speaker
Claire Deakin
28th August 2015 at 5:01 pmBluetooth and case
Verily Victoria Vocalises
28th August 2015 at 6:55 pmCrikey! There are some great ideas here 🙂 I use a charging case on a regular basis – I love it! Thanks for linking to #PoCoLo x
Heather Macklin
28th August 2015 at 7:10 pmJust a cheap cover so far!
Sarah Christie
28th August 2015 at 7:50 pmThat wifi card is amazing I need one of those and the case is fab x
Alix Smith
28th August 2015 at 8:34 pmerm….none really – does my charger count?! i’m obviously missing out!
Sheila Hodgson
28th August 2015 at 9:34 pmPortable battery pack
Hassina Begum
29th August 2015 at 7:40 amI use a Bluetooth speaker and headphones
jules eley
29th August 2015 at 9:36 amI love the selfie stick i don’t know hope i took photo’s without it…so much easier getting 4 children in the photo now
David Thomson
29th August 2015 at 11:59 amGiven the option I’ll “forget” my mobile but if I’ve got to take it then one of those stylus’ that can be used on a touchscreen is my only accessory.
Diane Wood
29th August 2015 at 3:35 pma charger (does that count??)
ann clements
29th August 2015 at 7:23 pmI use a portable charger
Kristina Trick
29th August 2015 at 10:20 pmI have a bluetooth speaker which is in the kitchen to rock out tunes while I’m being a domestic goddess
Chrismbaker
30th August 2015 at 11:58 amSometimes headphones, a case and a charger
Louise Lumsden
30th August 2015 at 12:58 pmI use the camera on my phone,but other than that I don’t have any accessories for it yet
EJ Dunn
30th August 2015 at 3:26 pmI have a case with space for cards and cash. It’s rendered my purse obsolete!
Rachel Butterworth
30th August 2015 at 8:40 pmJust a phone case at the moment.
Brad Start
30th August 2015 at 8:52 pmBluetooth speaker
Matthew Sinclair
30th August 2015 at 10:49 pmHeadphones
Michael Griffin
31st August 2015 at 2:52 pmJust a case
Mh_76@aol.com
31st August 2015 at 3:35 pmHeadphones for music and calls while driving and at gym
Hayley Green
31st August 2015 at 3:57 pmHeadphones, in car charger 🙂
Kirsty
31st August 2015 at 5:47 pmJust a case
julie k
31st August 2015 at 10:22 pmBluetooth headphones , but I do have my eye on a selfie stick – thanks for the chance to win x
david cavender
1st September 2015 at 10:03 amBluetooth speaker
Jane Barrett
2nd September 2015 at 2:14 pmHeadphones and case
michelle banks
4th September 2015 at 7:14 ama portable battery pack x
Kat Lucas
5th September 2015 at 2:51 amPortable charger pack & bluetooth
fiona mcbride
5th September 2015 at 8:32 amjust a case as not a gadget person
Gwyn Sharps
5th September 2015 at 8:23 pmI use a portable charger. I have a selfie stick, but haven’t unwrapped it yet
Gerri Tennant
6th September 2015 at 6:49 amNothing apart from the charger.
jemma
9th September 2015 at 5:09 pmheadphones
carole n
9th September 2015 at 9:27 pmJust a charger
betony Bennett
10th September 2015 at 12:22 pmCovers and cases are essential. Oh, lol, and the selfie stick :p
janine atkin
12th September 2015 at 5:16 pmi use headphones alot
tarbs gill
12th September 2015 at 11:17 pmNone.. I did order a case… which never arrived.. but that time my phone looked a bit scratched and I never bothered.. I wish I had as I now have a very cracked screen!
Colin Gault
13th September 2015 at 12:00 pmHeadphones and case
jessica catherine
15th September 2015 at 4:00 pmheasphones and a case
Linda Curtis
16th September 2015 at 12:18 ama hard case to protect it when i drop it
james_harris@hotmail.com
16th September 2015 at 9:02 amHeadphones
Stephen Little
16th September 2015 at 4:34 pmOnly a charger!
Kate Sabin-Burns
17th September 2015 at 10:00 pmdocking station to listen to music
Tammy Neal
17th September 2015 at 10:26 pmCharger 🙂
Lucy
14th December 2015 at 8:22 ama hard case to protect it when i drop it