According to multiple reports, the new Apple iOS 7.1 currently running iPhones around the globe sucks the devices” batteries faster than ever before, often providing wildly dropping power levels before sending the smartphones to a data saving sleep function.
If you’re running 7.1, you can certainly keep an iPhone plugged via a wall charger or car unit, but — once in use and on the run — you’re still likely to need a secondary external power source.
Below you’ll find a quick visual listing of some favorite charging options, including a case, battery packs and even an ole’ fashioned hand crank unit.
We’ll help keep you on the line one way or another, so power up out there.
External Power Sources for iOS 7.1
External power sources like these extra battery devices might mean the difference between on and off due to iOS 7.1's assault on your iPhone battery.
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Eton BoostTurbine 4000
Powered by elbow grease, the BoostTurbine uses a hand crank to charge up about double your current battery time.
MSRP: $89.99
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ibattz Battstation Optimus
While it sounds like something rigged to battle Cylons, the Battstation Optimus can charge two iOS devices at once.
MSRP: $129.99
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Chargeit! Battery Station Pro
An all-purpose charging station, the Station Pro will juice up your standard AA, AAA, C, D and 9 Volt batteries while also keeping your iOS device alive.
MSRP: $49.95
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SnowLizard SLXTreme 5
Part battery recharger, part solar power source, these SnowLizard cases are also shock and water resistant.
MSRP: $149.99
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Powerocks
Powerocks makes a variety of charging options in different shapes and sizes, including the multicolored MagicStick line.
MSRP: $39.99
