Gallery: The Best New Charging Phone Cases You'll Actually Want
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Not all battery cases transform your phone into a blob the size of a sandwich. This super-slim charging case from [Mybumper](http://www.mybumper.co/) ($60) provides an extra 10 hours of battery life for an iPhone 6/6s. When you don't need the extra power, lighten the load by simply detaching the battery part. Then you can just use the hardshell case to protect your phone.
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With the new [Ampware Case](http://getampware.com/) ($79), your phone may literally never die. If you're ever in an emergency without power for an extended period of time, you can keep that game of *Shooty Skies* going with this hand-crank battery case. Five minutes of turning the foldout handle will yeild one hour of standard phone use, or five hours of standby power, the company claims. It's not out yet (preorders ship in March) but the delay gives you time to practice your cranking exercises.
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[Stacked's charging case](http://www.poweredbystacked.com/products/iphone-6-plus-bundle-pack) ($129) is cool because it uses magnets! The 2,750 mAh charger pack magnetically connects to your phone case to charge your phone. It also recharges by magnetically connecting to a wall charger, so if you want, you'll never have to leave your phone plugged into a wall again. Just keep charging the booster battery. Perfect for those who feel anxious without their phone.
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Wireless charging is the next thing in mobile power. The problem is that while more and more public places are offering wireless charging stations, devices use an array of standards, so it can be tough to find a wireless charge pod that works with your phone. The new slim [Latitude Universal Charging Case](http://bezalel.co/pages/latitude-universal-charging-case) ($50) works with any kind of wireless charger (including all the new charging-enabled IKEA furniture), so you'll be ready for the future with a fully charged phone. It's only available for preorder at the moment.
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A second option for the wireless-curious is the new [Nyko Power Shield Q](http://nyko.com/blogs/news/82875076-ces-2016-nyko-fuels-your-iphone-with-high-capacity-power-and-qi-wireless-charging-cases) charging case ($120). When it comes out this spring, it will turn your iPhone into a device that's compatible with wireless power chargers using the widely adopted Qi standard. It's great for experimental types who have been waiting for Nikola Tesla's idea from nearly a century ago to finally come to fruition.
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Have you ever been hanging from a cliff during a rainstorm, about to take an epic selfie, and just when you're about to snap the shot, your phone dies? Total bummer. Next time, try the [LifeProof Fre Power](http://www.lifeproof.com/en-us/iphone-6/fre-power-for-iphone-6-case/lppw-apl-iph6.html) case ($80). Similar to the protective cases from Otterbox, it's a waterproof battery case made for extreme conditions. It seals your phone inside, keeping it safe from sand, snow, and ice. The company claims it can handle a six foot drop. It provides 2X battery life for an iPhone.
