Phone accessories

A textured mouse mat with a built-in Qi charger that needs no precise placement.

A customisable phone grip that does the job but is not the best he has used.

Unlike most cheap knockoff lenses, this 120x lens with built-in LEDs surprised him.

Clip-together cable modules that stop cables tangling, and one he likes.

A case that turns your screen into a glasses-free 3D display, unlike any accessory he has tested.

Earthquake putty that holds a phone up well and is what he uses for hidden-phone shots.

Not exciting, but practical for keeping wound cables tidy.

One of last year's CES standouts, and he expects a more powerful, finished version, ideally compatible with other phones.

Handy set of programmable NFC discs that can control phone settings, calls or smart home lights.

A slick, low-profile three-spot wireless charger with two extra USB ports.

Sceptical at first, but cheap, easy to set up and satisfying to use in games like PUBG.

A good all-in-one charging station with a wireless pad and eight USB ports.

More toy than cinematographer's tool, for 3D photos viewed on Cardboard.

A fan that plugs into the phone and uses less power than you'd expect.

Cable with built-in light that visualises the flow of electricity while charging.

A slick elastic macro lens that lets the phone camera go much closer.

A neat metal-housed retractable cable with micro USB and USB-C, though only about a metre long.

Sticky elasticated wallet that contains a 22-in-1 kit.

An absolute lifesaver magnetic cable that charges like a MagSafe adapter.

Probably his favourite phone stand: durable, rubberised and fully adjustable.

Clip lens covering macro, wide, ultra wide and fisheye shots.

Lint-roller-style screen cleaner that is an option but not his favourite.

The splitter he recommends, as it clips to a key chain and avoids dangling cables.

Nifty two-in-one fidget spinner and ring holder for the back of a phone.