A curated collection of my tested-and-proven everyday phone essentials. From high-speed Qi2/MagSafe charging stands and ultra-compact travel power banks to military-grade protective cases and seamless magnetic mounts, these gear picks keep your devic...
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Chargers & Power Banks
Cases & Screen Protectors
Mounts, Grips & Cables
Chargers & Power Banks
Fast chargers and power banks to stay powered up.
The Anker Nano Slim power bank snaps magnetically onto the back of an iPhone and charges it wirelessly on the go. I love how thin it is in my pocket. I take it on long days at our kids' tournaments, and my phone never dies before the final game anymo...
Anker Nano Slim MagSafe-Compatible Power Bank
The Apple MagSafe charger snaps perfectly into place on an iPhone every time, and the long cable reaches from the outlet to my bed. I love how fast it charges. My partner switched to it after years of misaligned pads, and he says his phone is always ...
Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)
The OtterBox wireless power bank sticks to the back of an iPhone and adds extra hours of battery without any cables. I love its clean, compact shape. My teenage daughter uses it at school, and I like knowing she can always call me after practice with...
OtterBox Wireless Power Bank for MagSafe
The Baseus PicoGo power bank has a built in cable, so there is nothing extra to remember when we head out. I love how slim and light it is. My son keeps it in his backpack, and he tells me it has rescued his phone during more than a few long field tr...
Baseus 10000mAh PicoGo Ultra-Slim Power Bank
The PURSONIC folding charging station powers a phone, watch, and earbuds at once, then folds flat for travel. I love decluttering our nightstand. My partner and I share one by our bed, and it replaced a messy tangle of cables, so our bedroom finally ...
PURSONIC 5-in-1 Folding Wireless Charging Station
The Anker wireless charging pad charges phones quickly with no cable fiddling, just set the phone on it and go. I love its slim, simple design on my nightstand. My partner and I each have one by our bed, and we never fight over chargers in the evenin...
Anker PowerWave II Wireless Charging Pad
The INIU power bank holds enough charge to refill a phone more than once, and it charges fast when I am in a hurry. I love its sturdy, compact build and built in cable. It lives in my travel bag, and on our last road trip it kept every phone and tabl...
INIU Pocket Power Bank
Cases & Screen Protectors
Cases and protectors that keep phones safe.
The OtterBox Symmetry case is slim but tough, with raised edges that protect the screen and camera from drops. I love that it works with all my MagSafe gear. I have dropped my phone more times than I can count, and it has survived every fall without ...
OtterBox iPhone 17 Pro Max Symmetry Series Case for MagSafe
The CASETiFY Impact case pairs bold, fun designs with serious drop protection. I love the bright colors and custom options. My teenage niece picked out her own pattern, and she tells me it is the first case she has kept for more than a few months, wh...
CASETiFY Solid Impact iPhone 12 Mini Case
The Spigen Slim Armor Essential S case is clear and protective, showing off the phone's color while guarding against drops. I love its strong magnetic ring. My partner uses it with our car mount, and his phone snaps in place securely every morning on...
Spigen Slim Armor Essential S MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 16 Pro
The InvisibleShield glass screen protector adds a tough layer that takes the hit instead of the actual screen. I love how clear and smooth it feels. My sister cracked two screens before trying it, and she tells me her phone has stayed perfect since I...
InvisibleShield Glass Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S26
The Pela case is compostable, soft to the touch, and still protects well against everyday drops. I love that it is kinder to the planet. My eco minded teenager chose it herself, and I like that our family is cutting a little plastic waste with every ...
Pela Phone Case with MagSafe Module for Apple iPhone 16 Pro
The Kate Spade silicone MagSafe case has a soft, grippy finish and a cheerful designer look. I love that it does not slip out of my hand. I gave one to my sister for her birthday, and she tells me she gets compliments on it nearly every time she pull...
Kate Spade Silicone MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone Air
The Troubadour leather MagSafe wallet snaps onto the back of a phone and holds the cards needed for a quick trip out. I love the rich leather that ages beautifully. My partner leaves his bulky wallet at home on weekends now, and he says this one is a...
Troubadour Full Leather MagSafe Wallet for iPhone
Mounts, Grips & Cables
Mounts, grips, and cables for everyday convenience.
The PopSockets PopGrip Lips adds a fun, secure grip and pops out into a stand for watching videos. I love its playful strawberry design. My niece has one on every phone she owns, and she tells me it saves her from dropping it when she takes selfies w...
PopSockets PopGrip Lips Strawberry Phone Grip & Stand
The iOttie Easy One Touch vent mount holds a phone securely for hands free navigation. I love that it opens and closes with one press. My partner and I both have one in our cars, and following directions on long family drives is so much safer and les...
iOttie Easy One Touch 5 Air Vent Car Mount
The Anker Nano braided cable is soft, flexible, and far more durable than the cables that come in the box. I love the fun colors that make each cable easy to identify. I bought a set for our family, and finally everyone knows which cable is theirs, w...
Anker Nano USB-C Cable 240W Braided
The Native Union Belt Cable Duo has two connector ends, so it charges nearly any phone, and a leather strap keeps it neatly coiled. I love how tidy it looks in my bag. My partner keeps one in his work bag, and it has rescued our coworkers' phones mor...
Native Union Belt Cable Duo
The Orbitkey crossbody strap turns a phone into a hands free bag, so it is always within reach. I love wearing it at theme parks and busy markets. I never dig through my purse for my phone anymore, and my sister borrowed mine on our girls' trip and i...
Orbitkey Crossbody Phone Strap
The MAISON de SABRÉ leather AirTag charm holds a tracker in a sleek pouch that clips onto a bag or keys. I love the luxurious leather and colors. I have one on my work bag and another on my keys, and it gives me peace of mind knowing I can find them ...
MAISON de SABRÉ Leather AirTag Charm
The CMYBabee selfie stick extends for group photos and turns into a tripod with a wireless remote. I love that I finally get to be in our family vacation photos. We used it on our beach trip, and my kids loved setting up group shots with their cousin...
CMYBabee 40in Retractable Selfie Stick Tripod with Remote