4 Solutions For Your Weak Smartphone Battery

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Whether you’re traveling or just going about your day, there is nothing worse than the sheer panic you feel when you get into that battery life red zone. Let’s face it, today’s smartphone batteries are not equipped to handle our 24/7 needs. So here are some handy accessories that will keep your smartphone powered up and chugging along.

For just less than $120, Mophie’s Juice Pack Plus will give you that much more battery life. That’s right, this battery case will extend your phone’s battery capacity by 120 percent. Buy it in red, and Mophie will donate 5 percent of the money to the Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS.

If you’re juggling devices, you might want to consider the iWalk Extreme Trio 1000 Power Bank. This battery can power up three devices at once, so you don’t need to choose. Trio has two built-in lightning and microUSB cables, as well as a full-size USB output. Trio displays how much power it has left on a backlit LCD.

If you want a more stylish way to keep your battery charged, check out the Mighty Purse handbag line. These clutch-size purses are made of genuine leather and include a rechargeable battery compatible with all microUSB smartphones. The Mighty Purse can max out your phone’s battery power two times over and costs $79.99.

Our last device is a super-slim external battery pack -- the Lepow POKI Series. This battery pack is thinner than 90 percent of portable chargers, meaning you can easily carry it around in a suit pocket. It’s compatible with 99 percent of smartphones and tablets and comes in a variety of colors. We found it available on Amazon for as low as $24.99.

PUBLISHED SEPT. 9, 2015