The Best iPhone Accessories Right Now

Gear up from the phone up.

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Apple is set to unveil the newest editions of the iPhone this September (as is usually the case), but don't trip, you don't have to trade up in order to get the most out of the iPhone you have now. Though your smartphone may have some disadvantages, with the right accessories, you'll be able to maximize all of your phone's potential. From portable speakers and lenses, to keyboards and skins, you can fall in love with your iPhone all over again. Here are ten of the Best iPhone Accessories Right Now—control yourself, don't splurge too hard.

GelaSkins

First thing's first: yes, we want our phones to have protection, but they also have to look good. Many protectors out there in the market are bulky and inefficient (what's the use of having a phone you can't easily fit in your pocket?), and they look far from stylish. Some of us, though, tempt fate and run without any protection whatsoever. Over at GelaSkins, you can get the best of both worlds. By choosing from some cool designs they have preloaded (or by uploading your own custom one), you can personalize your iPhone with a skin or hardcase cover, designed by you. No more getting lost in the sea of black and white iPhones—people will know your phone the second they see it.

PowerFlask

Mobile chargers: we all need them. But, what if you're the type that runs from the pack, and doesn't like the design of the standard charger? Get a little crazy and check out the PowerFlask—an iPhone charger that looks, well, like flask. It can charge up to two iOS devices at the same time (i.e., your iPhone and iPad), and you won't look like a geek for doing it.

Virtual Keyboard

iPhones changed the world of the mobile device, making smartphones the closest thing to having a computer in your pocket. One of the best features about the iPhone is its on-screen keyboard, but sometimes that same keyboard feels like one of the main reasons you can't ditch your clunky old desktop. Physical keyboards just beat typing on a small screen. Yet, what if your iPhone had an actual keyboard that you can take anywhere? The Cube Laser Virtual Keyboardwill project a keyboard onto any flat surface, which you can then use to type with. Problem solved, and you're bound to impress anyone who sees you with this.

Matrix Audio Qube

Though your iPhone can hold a ton of music, it can't blast it the way you may want it to. So, this is when the Matrix Audio Qubecan step in to feel your needs. It's one of the loudest portable speakers on the market, and comes in a small size that won't take up too much room in your bag. The aluminum case is stylish and will be able to hold up while you're on the go.

The Vamp

Don't feel like picking up a new speaker? Have a bunch of old ones laying around the house that are collecting dust? Well, blow that dust off and put it to use with The Vamp: this little device can bring your old speakers back from the dead by transforming them into wireless speakers connected to your iPhone.

Mophie

Mophie takes care of your energy needs by providing your iPhone with an extra kick when you most need it. It's a slim, discreet, and won't take up too much room in your pocket. By switching on Mophie when your battery is running low, it will feed power to your iPhone long enough to get you home or to a charger.

Agloves Original Gloves

For those cold and snowy winter months that are going to pop up faster than you know it, you're going to want to keep your hands warm, while also using your smartphone. With the Agloves gloves, you can do just that. Text, surf, and the whole nine yards. Hey, and it beats having to wear your glove half off just to scroll through a webpage.

Photojojo Phone Lens Series

The best accessories are the ones that enhance the device's capabilities. One thing Instagrammers will appreciate are the accessories that improve upon the iPhone's camera, and Photojojo specializes in just that type of thing. With their lens add-ons, you can create photographs with fisheye, wide angle, macro or telephoto effects, and not for too steep a price, either.

iblazr

You can have the best lenses in the world, but if you're caught in the dark, good luck catching a good photo. The iPhone's flash is good, but less than stellar, so having a little extra boost will help your night time pictures come out even sharper. iBlazr does just that: it's an add on to your iPhone that will provide more light to your surroundings-so you'll be able to take some photographs to remember those wild nights of yours. Just don't upload anything we wouldn't upload.

R/C Wi-Spi Helicopter

Time for a little fun: we've covered accessories that will keep your phone charged, get louder, and take better photos. But, what about something that you can do just for the hell of it?

The R/C Wi-Spi Helicopter let's you control an actual R/C helicopter with your iPhone (that's right). The helicopter has a camera attached that will transmit a live video back to your iPhone. Have some childhood fun, adult style—but don't get too creepy with it.