The new iPhone 6 and 6+ have had their fair share of publicity, but what about the things behind the scenes? The less-celebrated, but no less-important extras?
B&O H6 HEADPHONES
These latest closed back headphones deliver the superior sound you would expect from a premium-end audio player. Available in standard natural, black leather finish or one of three special and limited-edition finishes, these H6 headphones scream substance, but in an understated, chic sort of way. £329
CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER ROAR
It is perfect timing for the arrival of this latest piece of portable Bluetooth kit, an award-winning portable speaker able to live up to its hype and make the right noises in this overcrowded category. Inside, there are five drivers powered by two amplifiers plus a built-in subwoofer to kick some bass. Enjoys nothing more than being taken to 11. £129.99
NOMAD CHARGEKEY
However carefully you plan it, switching off Bluetooth or GPS to save power, or tweaking the saving mode to absolute perfection, at some point, you will find yourself almost out of juice. It isn’t practical to lug cables around, but this ingenious solution is the size of a key, slips into any USB port and charges your handset as efficiently as any other. £16
64GB FLASH DRIVE
Flash by name and by nature, too. This adaptor can hold a whopping 64GB of data in its diminutive frame, just the extension your handset memory needs to satisfy even the biggest devourers of digital content. This little stick is magic for taking on trips; it’ll hold over 20 HD films, 40,000 snaps (give or take) or 10,000-odd music tracks – enough for even the keenest snappers. £249.99
HiRise STAND
If you want to keep your new phone looking as new as possible for as long as possible, you need to lean it in this brushed aluminium stand, where it not only keeps clear from any scratching, it can also be subtly charged and used as a computer screen, ideal for some Facetime – perhaps to call your friends and tell them all about your new purchase. £29.95
STM HARBOUR CASES
However much care you intend to take in shielding your handset from harm, there is a “law of sod” which dictates direct contact between smartphone and hard surfaces is inevitable. There are bound to be plenty of cases to choose from, but as this one apparently passed a US Military Drop Test, we’ll assume it’s probably the best. From £16.99