There’s a common problem shared among all cell phones. It is so ubiquitous that you may understand it as inevitability rather than a problem with the possibility of having a solution. Some people may argue that their phones are too fragile, are too slow or lack 4G, or perhaps don’t support the latest apps. However, without doubt, the number one problem that all smart phones suffer from is a short battery life. When was the last time you met an iPhone owner who didn’t have to carry a spare charger in her car or purse? That’s right: never!

Despite this obvious inconvenience, the value added to one’s life from daily, often even hourly, use of a smart phone is not something that most are willing to give up for the security of always having a charged phone or the convenience of not having to constantly carry a spare charger. Fortunately, there is a simple solution for this problem: attach an iPhone battery case to your phone. Not only does an iPhone battery case provide the necessary shell and screen to protect your investment, it also has the capacity to double your smart phone’s battery life.

Mophie Juice pack iPhone battery cases are popular covers that add a negligible amount of bulk to your phone that can be expected of any other protective cover. While some are against masking the beautiful design of their phones, it is hard to argue against the benefit of Mophie Juice packs. Not only do they slay two birds with one stone by protecting your phone and extending battery life, but they are rather stylish and sleek in design as well. There are always other needs for smart phones, though, and they can almost always be accommodated. If it suits you, you can even find a case with a QWERTY keyboard!

Written by Asher Briggs