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Moonshine ports the Apple Watch charging animation and Nightstand Mode to iPhone

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 20, 2018

It was only yesterday that we showed you a new jailbreak tweak called SqueakTime that ported most of the Apple Watch’s watch faces to the iPhone. But as of today, there’s a new jailbreak tweak that ports the Apple Watch’s sexy semi-circular charging animation to the iPhone.

Enter Moonshine, a new and highly-anticipated jailbreak tweak by iOS developer LaughingQuoll. Not only does this tweak produce the aforementioned Apple Watch charging animation, but it also displays the current date and time in Apple Watch-style Nightstand Mode throughout the entire charging session whenever the device is awoken.

Apple now sells a one-foot USB-C charging cable for Apple Watch

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ October 19, 2018

There's a new Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable available that features USB-C. Compatible with the Apple Watch Series 1 through Apple Watch Series 4, the cable measures 0.3 meters or 1 ft, and is available now to order on the Apple website.

How to fast charge your iPhone or iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated March 19, 2024

Looking to top up your iPhone's battery quickly? In this guide, we will talk about the right power adapters and cables to use in order to fast charge your iOS device.

Twelve South adds a second USB port to its versatile PlugBug World universal charger

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 23, 2018

PlugBug World, Twelve South's versatile hybrid charger for your Mac, iPhone, iPad and other USB-charged devices that connects to any MacBook brick or Apple's USB wall charger, is getting even better. Today, the premium Apple accessory maker announced PlugBug Duo, a cool update to the charming red plug that brings an additional 12-watt USB port for charging.

Logitech’s new wireless charger lets you unlock with Face ID while your iPhone X is charging

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 7, 2018

We still don't know when Apple's multi-device AirPower wireless charging mat is coming, but if you need a Qi charger for your iPhone, Logitech just unveiled a new wireless charger for iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus that lets you use your phone while it's being charged.

Third-party fast chargers for iPhone may require USB-C Authentication certification

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 23, 2018

Unfortunately, charging your iPhone or iPad faster via USB-C is not as straightforward as it may appear due to an incredibly fragmented market of USB Type-C cables that limit power delivery and charging speeds. To help customers avoid any charging issues, Apple will allegedly require that all third-party chargers work at full speed with 2018 iPhones.

Apple bashing continues with new Galaxy S9 ads about the camera, fast charging & dongles

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 20, 2018

Samsung's new “Ingenius” ad series renews Apple bashing, depicting a puzzled Apple Store Genius Bar employee unable to answer tricky questions regarding iPhone X and Galaxy S9.

Customize your iPhone’s charging chime with Malipo

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 20, 2018

Whenever your iPhone connects to a power source to charge, whether via Lightning cable or Qi wireless charging, it plays a chime to let you know that the connection succeeded.

Love it or hate it, Apple provides no way of customizing your iPhone’s stock charging chime. But a new free jailbreak tweak called Malipo by iOS developer iKilledAppl3 does.

ElevationLab’s new NightPad wireless charging mat supports faster 7.5W and 10W standards

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 19, 2018

ElevationLab, the makers of some of the most innovative iPhone docks on the market like the ultra-compact CordDock, today announced a minimal charging dock. Dubbed NightPad, it supports the faster 7.5-watt standard as well as the 10-watt Qi wireless charging capability.

First Apple-approved battery pack with Lightning input charging arrives

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ July 5, 2018

Belkin is about to release the first Apple-approved battery pack that features a Lightning port input for charging. The BoostCharge Power Bank Lightning 1oK is arriving soon.

As first spotted by MacRumors, the power bank offers 10,000 mAh of charging power. It's recharged over a Lightning connector using either a USB-to-Lightning cable or a compatible Lightning dock sold separately. The device is certified under Apple's MFi licensing program, which assures that the product meets Apple's standards for quality and compatibility.

Belkin explains:

Designed especially for iPhone and iPad, this portable power bank is the first MFi-power bank to recharge via Lightning connector, allowing you to use the same Lightning cable to charge the power bank, as you use to charge your iPhone. This one-cable solution makes this small, thin, lightweight power bank (aka portable charger) ideal for on-the-go charging and is fully MFi-certified to guarantee compatibility with iPhone and iPad.

Should you buy it?

While it's great seeing a product like this finally launch, there are a few things to keep in mind.

First is the price. At $59.99, this is about twice what you would pay for a regular battery pack with similar capacity. Additionally, in 2018, a wiser choice might be to get a USB-C battery pack that would work with more devices, including those not made by Apple.

The BoostCharge Power Bank Lightning 10K will be available in white and black.

Is this Apple’s rumored 18W USB-C adapter headed to new iPhones?

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 2, 2018

Sources said Apple might bundle fast-charging adapters and USB-C cables with 2018's iPhones and today a rumored 18-watt USB-C adapter was shown off in a new set of alleged photos.

Sobro Cooler Coffee Table will charge your iPhone and chill your drinks

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

Are you looking for a piece of furniture that's both practical and ready to become a part of your digital world? Look no further than the Sobro Cooler Coffee Table, which is available now in the United States and Canada.