Top 5 Best New iPhone 6 Accessories

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Looking for the latest and greatest accessories for your new iPhone 6? Here are some recent releases that will help you charge your phone on the go, enhance your fitness routine, or even track your blood alcohol level. These new iPhone 6 accessories are definitely worth checking out.


1. Kanex GoBuddy+ Charge/Sync Portable Lightning Cable with Bottle Opener

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Is it a bottle opener that also charges your phone, or a phone charger that happens to be a bottle opener? Either way, it’s a pretty cool accessory for iPhone 6 owners who need to sync or charge devices on the go. Plus, you know, it opens bottles. You’ll be the hit of any holiday party.

This accessory works with the following Apple devices: iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, iPad with Retina display, iPad mini, iPad mini with retina display, iPad air, iPod nano 7th gen, and iPod touch 5th gen.

Price: $24.95

Buy it here.


Pros:

  • Opens bottles
  • Syncs/charges device
  • Compact
  • Apple MFI Certified
  • Comes with clip for easy transport

  • Cons:

  • Only available in two colors
  • Doesn’t work with some older Apple devices
  • Warranty only good for one year
  • Not a long cable
  • Some users find plugs a bit loose

  • Find more Kanex GoBuddy+ Charge/Sync Portable Lightning Cable with Bottle Opener reviews and product information here.


    2. Jaybird REIGN Fitness Tracker

    Check out a detailed review of this fitness tracker in the video above.

    Announced just last month, the Jaybird REIGN is a fitness tracker without a display. If the look of the forthcoming Apple Watch doesn’t appeal to you, the REIGN offers a display-free band that also looks cool. The REIGN will be available starting November 2014.

    The REIGN stands out because of a couple key features. The automated activity detection system helps you to recognize when you’ve been inactive for too long. There’s also five-day battery life and waterproofing to help the device last longer.

    Price: $199

    Buy it here.


    Pros:

  • Go-Zone Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring
  • Award-winning design
  • Comfortable
  • Goes for five days between charges
  • Helps you train and sleep smarter

  • Cons:

  • Android version of the app won’t be available until 2015
  • Somewhat expensive
  • New device, may have some bugs to work out
  • No display
  • Somewhat limited color options, compared to other trackers

  • Find more Jaybird REIGN Fitness Tracker reviews and product information here.


    3. Satechi Pro RideMate Bike Mount

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    (Satechi)

    This universal bike mount will fit the iPhone 6, as well as a number of other smartphones. This waterproof cycling accessory is great for bike couriers, casual cyclists, or anyone who spends way too much time in spin class. When you use this bike mount, you can easily see maps, music, or incoming messages. Winter may be coming, but once the snows clear, you can use this on your road bike, mountain bike, or hybrid. In the winter months, you can use this on an exercise bike.

    Price: $29.99 (25 percent off MSRP)

    Buy it here.


    Pros:

  • IPX6 certified waterproof
  • Great for multiple types of cyclists
  • Swiveling base allows for easy rotation
  • Clear front panel
  • Requires no tools to install

  • Cons:

  • May not work for all devices or bikes (The mount fits bicycle handlebars 0.79″ – 1.34″ in diameter and the pouch fits smartphones up to 6″ x 4″)
  • Some states may have laws about using smartphones while on a bike
  • Other brands make something similar that costs less
  • You will probably have to remove your phone from its case to use this accessory
  • May jiggle over rough terrain

  • Find more Satechi Pro RideMate Bike Mount reviews and product information here.


    4. Sensoria Fitness Women’s Smart Sports Bra with Heart Rate Monitor

    Learn more about Sensoria’s line of smart bras, socks, and shirts in the video above.

    Sensoria is a company that makes “smart” clothes for athletes and fitness fanatics. In addition to the bra above, Sensoria also makes socks and smart shirts. If you want to lose weight, or start training seriously for a marathon or triathlon, this is a great way track your heart rate while you work out. Sensoria’s smart clothes work with an array of wearable devices, and you can use the Sensoria iOS app to get a better picture of your fitness.

    Price: $149.00

    Buy it here.


    Pros:

  • Wicks away moisture
  • Integrated textile cardiac electrodes monitor your heart rate
  • Made in Italy
  • Compatible with Sensoria HRM, Polar H7, Garmin Premium
  • Great for runners or serious athletes

  • Cons:

  • Windows phone and Android versions of app still in preview
  • Limited color options
  • May not adequately support those with big chests
  • Small parts may pose a choking hazard to kids in your house
  • More expensive than some smart bras from other makers

  • Find more Sensoria Fitness Women’s Smart Sports Bra Racerback with Heart Rate Monitor reviews and product information here.


    5. BACtrack Mobile Smartphone Breathalyzer

    Get a closer look at this breathalyzer in the video above from CNET.

    With holiday parties right around the corner, many people will be looking for a way to track their drinking and make responsible choices. This portable breathalyzer estimates when your BAC will return to 0.00%, which can help you to plan your evening and get home safely.

    Price: $104.19 (48 percent off MSRP)

    Buy it here.


    Pros:

  • Estimates your blood alcohol content (BAC) with “police-grade” accuracy
  • Company has been around for over a decade
  • Also works with Android devices
  • BACtrack app is free
  • Comes with three different mouthpieces

  • Cons:

  • Only under warranty for one year
  • Requires recharging
  • Some users have privacy concerns about their data
  • Expensive
  • No on-device display panel

  • Find more BACtrack Mobile Smartphone Breathalyzer reviews and product information here.

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