First Apple-approved battery pack with Lightning input charging arrives
Belkin is about to release the first Apple-approved battery pack that includes a Lightning port input for charging. The BoostCharge Power is coming soon.
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Belkin launches Lightning to 3.5mm audio cable
Mobile accessories maker Belkin has introduced a new 3.5 mm Audio Cable with Lightning Connector. The cable allows you to connect your iPhone directly to your car stereo or home speakers with a single cable, allowing you to enjoy your content more conveniently.
Foxconn acquires Belkin for $866 million
Foxconn is acquiring popular accessory maker Belkin for $866 million in cash. The deal will also include other brands in the Belkin portfolio, including Linksys, Wemo, and Phyn. With this acquisition, Foxconn intends to make a push into the premium accessories business, and the smart home market.
The best wireless chargers for iPhone seen at CES
Now that Apple has introduced support for wireless charging, manufacturers are clamoring to create new chargers. I couldn’t cover all of the wireless chargers that made their debut out in Las Vegas during CES, but here are my favorites that will be shipping soon.
All the new HomeKit gear unveiled at CES 2018
CES 2018 has brought many new goodies for Apple fans, but one of the most prolific categories has been HomeKit. We saw more than a dozen new HomeKit products debut here, and we rounded them all up into one place.
Hands-on with Belkin’s new lineup of wireless chargers at CES 2018
Belkin just announced a whole swath of new wireless charging products at CES. We’ve gone hands-on to test them out and get an early look at what you can expect when they launch later this year.
Belkin adds HomeKit support to Wemo with new bridge available now
After missing an initial Fall 2017 target release date, Belkin is finally releasing their Wemo Bridge to bring HomeKit support to their popular line of Wemo smart home products.
Belkin goes all out with several new wireless charging accessories for 2018
Belkin announces five new wireless charging accessories set to be released throughout 2018.
Are USB Type-C advancements making the standard more feasible?
Is the USB Type-C standard seeing some much-needed advancements in technology? Perhaps… but it could be better.
Video: Hands on with the Belkin BOOST UP Qi wireless charger
The Belkin BOOST UP Qi charging pad is optimized by Apple to work perfectly with the latest iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
iPhone screen protector installation service is now available in Apple Stores around the world
A new retail service by Apple, which offers to apply screen protectors on customers’ iPhones using dedicated in-store machines, is now available at Apple Stores in the United States and around the world, MacRumors reported.
Based on Belkin’s ScreenCare+ Application System, the system allows store employees to apply Welkin-Branded screen protectors (either a Belkin TrueClear InvisiGlass Screen Protector or a Belkin TrueClear Anti-Glare Screen Protector) on the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus devices.
Apple rolled out the system a week ago in its retail stores in Japan. As of this morning, the service is available across Apple Stores internationally.
Belkin Charge Dock review: the best iPhone and Apple Watch dock available
Shortly after Apple announced that it would allow manufacturers to include Apple Watch charging pads in their accessories, Belkin unveiled the Charge Dock. It’s a charging dock with a built-in magnetic charger for the Watch and an adjustable Lightning connector for iPhone.
The Dock checks all of the necessary boxes: it looks sharp, is very well-made and it carries Made for iPhone and Apple Watch badges, meaning it’s passed Apple’s certification tests. And after using one for the past few weeks, I felt it was good enough to warrant an in-depth review.