OK, you’ve just got yourself the latest and best smartphone … and you want to use it while you’re traveling in your car (of course NOT while you’re driving hopefully). So to get the best out of your smartphone … CNET has listed some of the top car accessories to go with your smartphone.
“While the majority of car accessories are compatible with nearly any smartphone, including the newer iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, some are more iPhone-oriented than others.”
- AmazonBasics 4.0 Amp Dual USB Car Charger for Apple and Android Devices
The key to Amazon’s simple $8 dual-USB charger (£6.49 in the UK; pricing not available for Australia) is that it offers two USB charging with 2.1-amp charging. That means it will charge smartphones and full-size tablets. But you do have bring your own cables to the charging party. - iOttie Easy One Touch 3 Car Mount Holder
With some dashboard mounts, it can be a little bit of a chore to get your phone in and out of the mount. But iOttie’s Easy One Touch 3 ($25, £16 — One Touch 2, AU$30) helps simplify the process with a one-touch release mechanism. With this third-generation version of the product iOttie has improved the build quality of the product and the release mechanism works more smoothly. The mount is also highly adjustable and has a telescoping arm which brings your phone a couple of inches closer to you. - Belkin Car Vent Mount for Smartphones
There are several car vent mounts for smartphones out there, including this one from Belkin, which I like (it swivels vertically and horizontally). It can accommodate the iPhone Plus 6, but only if you have a slimmer case on it. - iOttie RapidVolt 5Amp/25-Watt Dual Port USB Car Charger
The iOttie RapidVolt is a bit fancier looking version of Amazon’s dual-USB charger and costs a couple bucks more at around $20 (available for £16 in the UK, and ships to Australia for about AU$23). That green ring you see is an integrated LED, which let’s you know the charger is working. - Nite Ize Steelie Connect Case System for iPhone 6
Nite Ize makes a few different “Steelie” products. They all include steel ball mounts and a small but powerful magnetic that you stick to the back of your phone — or case. Your phone can then swivel on the ball, which is nice. The Steelie Connect Case System for iPhone 6 is probably the best deal out of the bunch because it includes a case for your iPhone along with the car-vent mount for about $25.
Source: CNET
