By
Holly Pyne
published
What do you mean, you've only really been using your iPhone 6S for WhatsApp and selfies?
There's a wealth of accessories out there ready to give your iPhone a new life, adding new functionality to Apple's sublime gadget.
Take a look at some of our favourites...
FLIR One thermal camera
- Provides an instant view of thermal energy around you
- Ideal for spotting electrical faults, leaks and nocturnal activity - or just taking insane videos and photos
- Runs on a built-in battery, so it won't drain your own handset
Ampwear Case
- Portable crank handle that allows you to charge your phone wherever you are
- No need for carting a charge cable in your back pocket/praying to the Apple gods to allow two per cent of battery find you an Uber home
Pencil (not the Apple Pencil)
- The best stylus for the iPad
- Intuitive, pressure-sensitive 'nib'
- Paired with the free app 'Paper', it's a creative dream
POPSICASE
- Like a selfie-stick, but less shit
- Adds a handle to your phone
- Genuinely useful if you keep dropping your phone
Concrete Skin
- Tough, concrete-like build
- "Unique, one-of-a-kind craters!"
- It'll protect the back of your phone if you drop it on concrete
Griffin Survivor Summit
- Survives a three-metre drop
- Sealed, dust/rain/mud-proof design
- Rotating holster clip
Logitech Keys-To-Go
- Hardy, compact Bluetooth keyboard
- Massive three-month battery life
- Also compatible with iPad and Apple TV
Griffin Identity Case
- Two-piece design with card slot and magnetic front cover
- Doubles as an angled prop case
- Raised edge to protect screen
Sugru mouldable glue
- Essential for fixing a weak iPhone charging cable
- Create custom "hooks" or stands for your phone
- Affix to broken buttons
Moshi SenseCover
- 'Slide to unlock' works when the case is closed
- Transparent screen window for caller ID and time
- Magnetic cover
Withings scales
- Records and analyses your fitness via accompanying app
- Provides full details on body composition, including fat and muscle stores
- Creates profiles for up to eight users
AMP case
- Adds an audio processor to your iPhone, for better music through your headphones or via the speakers
- Additional speakers for play sessions/annoying everyone on the bus
Mobi Pro Wi-Fi SD Card
- Stores your camera photos directly to your iPhone via wi-fi
- 32GB of storage to boot
- Compatible with old and new iPhones (and any other wi-fi device)
PHILIPS HUE STARTER KIT
- Useful for regulating sleep patterns, security, proper mood lighting
- Easy to set up and control via iPhone
- Compatible with some video games and TV shows
Clic Marble case
- Genuine layer of marble
- "Cold touch"!
- "Unique veins"!
WITHINGS AURA - SMART SLEEP SYSTEM
- Tracks sleep patterns and provides tips on how to improve them
- Includes a sleep sensor for under your mattress and light for gradual wake up - all controlled by an iPhone app
olloclip Photo Lens
- Camera lens for both front and rear iPhone 6S camera
- Features fisheye, wide-angle, macro 10x and 15x lenses
- No batteries or power required
