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Best 5s portable charger?

Infiniti7

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if you had to buy one portable charger to rely on which would you recommend? looking for one
 

kch50428

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Any charger that has the Apple Certified logo on packaging will do... I personally would not buy anything that didn't have that... then shop on price from there.
 

Infiniti7

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does apple even offer a small portable charger device that fits in your pocket easily? i dont think they do
 

iEd

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I've bought a couple chargers for my 5s and iPad.
Ifrogz charger from Zagg and a Belkin charger with the prongs that turn. Both work great with the 5s.


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zerog46

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Are you looking for a charger or a battery pack. If a battery, I prefer Mophie, a little more on the pricey side but you get what you pay for.
 

Infiniti7

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I'm looking for a portable charger that I can keep in my pocket that will give me 50-80 percent of a boost if needed
 

Fausty82

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I thought Apple had blocked all third party chargers on the 5s.

Apple does not "block all third party chargers" on the 5S. The limitation is imposed within iOS 7... and it only blocks NON-APPROVED, NON-LICENSED third party chargers. If Apple has approved and licensed the chargers, then all is good.
 

EmceeGeek

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Apple does not "block all third party chargers" on the 5S. The limitation is imposed within iOS 7... and it only blocks NON-APPROVED, NON-LICENSED third party chargers. If Apple has approved and licensed the chargers, then all is good.

Yeah okay. I have chargers that work with my 5 but won't work with my 5s. But great to know that.
 

Eileen89

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Thread moved to the accessories forum for better exposure.


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iEd

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Surprisingly my Sprint car charger works with my 5s perfectly I've been using it since 2011 when I had a EVO 3D.
Never got the not compatible message with it.


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bboykin87

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I just bought 2 Anker batteries. Good reviews and good price on amazon.

I've had an anker battery pack for about a year now and it works awesome. I have a few products from them and they all work well, I'd recommend this manufacturer to anyone. Their products look as good as they function.


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