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Jesse Hollington / Digital Trends If you’re like most Apple fans, you probably have multiple devices you need to keep powered up on a near-daily basis. From your iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, and AirPods Pro to a MacBook Pro, there’s always something calling for some extra juice. At one time, keeping all of your device’s power requirements satisfied required an octopus-like collection of cables at your desk. Thankfully, wired charging has changed the game, helping to reduce some of that by letting you dock…

Move over, MagSafe. Qi2 charging is here, and we don’t need you anymore. That’s the promise of the new wireless charging standard, anyway, and popular accessory maker Nomad is here to put that theory to the test.Nomad has offered its Stand charging stand for the iPhone in two configurations for a while — one with Apple’s MagSafe technology, and one with Qi wireless charging. The Qi version of the charger costs $80, and the MagSafe version costs $110 — an almost 40% increase just for the privilege of MagSafe.…

Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends MagSafe is a wireless charging technology exclusive to Apple iPhones, but with a workaround, certain Android-based handsets like the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro can support it. Apple unveiled MagSafe wireless charging with the iPhone 12 series in 2020. This feature incorporates circular magnets embedded into the back of compatible iPhones to allow various accessories and devices  to be attached. While primarily used for wireless charging, MagSafe technology can also attach wallets,…

The iPad saw no hardware updates this year, which is an unusual choice from Apple. Not even the cheapest model got an update, which is the most likely tablet in Apple’s lineup to get refreshed every year. But rumors point to big changes coming to the iPad lineup next year.The iPad Pro should get OLED displays, slightly larger screens, and the M3 chip. The iPad Air will be bumped to the M2 processor and come in two sizes, including the 12.9-inch version reserved for the larger Pro right now. Then, the iPad mini…

A new report into Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro with M3 claims Apple's biggest and best tablet could come with MagSafe charging borrowed from the iPhone 15 when it debuts next year.Apple is widely expected to upgrade its best iPad line with a hefty OLED display upgrade and the all-new M3 Apple silicon chip, bringing a vibrant display and powerful gaming capabilities to its top tablet. Now, a new report week claims that another upgrade could come in the form of MagSafe charging for wireless connectivity and charging…

June Wan/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysTwelve South, the makers behind some of the most premium Apple accessories, is back with a 2-in-1 charging pad.The aptly named ButterFly, and it's one of the most travel-friendly, finely-crafted, and clever mobile accessories I've tested of late. Here's why the 2-in-1 MagSafe charger has quickly crept into my starting lineup of travel gadgets this holiday season. which uses Lightning. That's a big win for me, as both my daily drivers at the moment -- the OnePlus Open and iPhone…

Apple introduced the MagSafe standard for iPhones in 2020, and the iPhone 12 models were the first smartphones from the company to feature this wireless charging and accessory-attachment technology. The next year, a report from Mark Gurman on Bloomberg claimed that Apple was planning to introduce the MagSafe standard on iPad Pro models soon. Unfortunately, that plan didn’t materialize till today and we haven’t had any update on the matter since then. Well, the latter is changing today. According to a new report from…

The question of which is the best wireless charger for multiple devices in 2023 just got trickier, as popular iPhone accessory maker Nomad has today announced its own 3-in-1 iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charging station, the Stand One Max.The new stand is a Made for iPhone certified MagSafe charger that delivers 15W of charging to your iPhone, as well as fast-charging for your Apple Watch and wireless charging for your AirPods.  Available now from Nomad, it comes in two colors, carbide and silver, and costs a cool…

Ugreen Nexode 100W USB-C 3-port MagSafe charging station Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWhy this deal is ZDNET-recommendedThe Ugreen Nexode 100W USB-C 3-port MagSafe charging stationZDNET RECOMMENDS Ugreen Nexode 100W USB-C 3-port MagSafe charging station Supports 100W max output at single port on USB-C port which can charge a MacBook Pro M2 from 0% to 51% in just 30 minutes. It also features a high-speed 15W MagSafe charger for the iPhone. Ugreen Nexode 100W USB-C 3-port MagSafe charging station tech specsTechnology:…

Image: Florence IonThere’s good news for iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 users still holding off on upgrading to an iPhone 15. 9to5Mac reports that the iOS 17.2 update will offer Qi2 wireless charging support — like on the iPhone 15 — to iPhones 13 and 14.Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next House With… AI? | AI UnlockedApple recently released the iOS 17.2 release candidate in beta testing mode to developers, along with release notes outlining the complete details of every new feature and bug fix. One of the features confirms that…