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Charge up to 10 devices at once with Sabrent’s rapid charger

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 19, 2018

Take a moment right now to think about how many devices you have around the house that require charging via USB. Maybe you have a portable wireless speaker, a smartwatch, a couple of iPhones, some rechargeable toys, and an iPad. It starts to add up. You could probably come up with 10 devices in your household that charge via USB.

Sabrent makes a 10-port rapid charger that supplies enough juice to power up all 10 devices at the same time without getting overworked. Thanks to its smart charge technology, it can supply extra power to devices that need it, like the iPad Air 2, while restricting power to devices that don't need as much, like a first generation iPod touch.

Belkin’s Charge and Sync dock has a small footprint and a large range of compatibility

Lory Gil ∙ Updated October 16, 2018

Sure, you can plug your iPhone into any old USB adapter and throw it on the table (or couch arm or floor) and it won't matter what position it is in while charging. But, if you want your iPhone on display while it charges, you'll want to look into a dock.

Belkin makes a minimalist style charging dock that takes up very little space on your desktop while it provides the juice you need to get your battery to 100 percent.

How long does it take to fully charge an Apple Pencil?

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated August 18, 2023

Wondering how long it takes to charge your Apple Pencil (1st or 2nd generation) or how long will it last if you just charge it for a few seconds? Look no further, as this guide answers these questions so you can have worry-free sketching and drawing sessions on your iPad.

Charging the iPad Pro…

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 10, 2015

Apple spent little to no time during yesterday's keynote presentation. discussing charging its new iPad Pro. Following the press conference, the company has refreshed related product pages with new information and we've been able to glean some rather interesting insights on charging the iPad Pro.

For starters, the device will ship with Apple’s 12W USB Power Adapter and work with existing 'Made for iPad' chargers from third-parties. But what about charging times?

Nomad launches iPhone car charger with 3,000 mAh battery, USB C and more

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

Nomad, makers of beautiful accessories for Apple's mobile gadgets, today announced a new car charger for the iPhone and other gadgets that offers some novel features normally not found in car chargers.

Billed as “the first battery pack designed for your car,” the Nomad Roadtrip integrates a 3,000 mAh battery and provides both the standard USB port and USB-C for charging the latest devices.

Skiva PowerFlow car charger juices up your iPhone fast

Lory Gil ∙ Updated October 16, 2018

There is nothing worse than realizing that your iPhone's battery is drained when the only charger you have is for the car, especially if you aren't planning on driving for very long the next time you hit the road.

The Skiva PowerFlow car charger is a simple Lightning charger for the car with one special feature; it juices up your device with the fastest charge possible.

Anker’s 40W five-port charger gets the job done for multiple devices at once

Lory Gil ∙ Updated October 16, 2018

How many smartphones, tablets, and music players do you have in your household? Chances are, you have more than two. In some households, there are a lot more than that. Sometimes, it doesn't seem like there are enough plugs to charge everyone's gadgets.

Anker makes a 40W five-port charger that features specially designed device recognition technology so it will charge different types of gadgets at their fullest speed all at the same time, and you only need one wall plug.

The Spigen Nightstand S350 is my favorite Apple Watch charging dock

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 2, 2018

The Spigen Nightstand S350 is a new charging dock for Apple Watch that minimalists like me will surely appreciate. Its very small footprint and simple design make it the perfect nightstand accessory to charge your Apple Watch at night, while preventing to clutter the precious space of your bedside table.

Qualcomm’s new technology could allow wireless charging through the iPhone’s metal body

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 14, 2016

Apple has patented a few wireless charging methods, but thus far it's only implemented inductive-based wireless charging on the Apple Watch. We're still required to connect our iPhones to chargers and Apple's top dogs have made it clear in the past that existing solutions aren't really the right answer to wireless charging.

But a new technology that Apple supplier Qualcomm unveiled earlier this week could pave the way for wireless charging on iPhones as it allows wireless charging for devices with metal exteriors.

Not only that, but Qualcomm's solution can simultaneously charge multiple devices with different power requirements, say your iPhone and Apple Watch.

EleckeyTM is a rapid car charger for multiple devices at once

Lory Gil ∙ July 18, 2015

How many times have you been out and about with friends or family when more than one person announces that they need to charge their iPhone while you are making a trip from one place to another? Probably a lot. I know it happens to me all of the time.

The EleckeyTM car charger will help get you through those tough times with two smart USB ports so you can charge multiple devices at the same time. If you have two power outlet sockets in your car, you can grab an extra Eleckey for quad charging fun.

iClever is a dual charger smart enough to know which device it is charging

Lory Gil ∙ Updated May 7, 2018

I've got so many wall chargers in my box of gadget accessories that I don't even know which ones originally came with which device. Some of them are not powerful enough to keep up with my iPad Air. If I accidentally grab the wrong one, I'm stuck with a trickle charge that won't even bring me back up to full overnight.

The iClever charger uses smartID technology to identify your device and provide it with the correct amount of juice. With two USB ports, you can charge multiple devices at once without having to fight over who gets the wall socket first.

Review: Twelve South HiRise for Apple Watch—an unassuming charging dock and a great stand

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 11, 2015

Apple Watch stands are multiplying like rabbits and getting more useful. Today, I get to tell you all about the HiRise for Apple Watch.

This is one of the first stands for Apple’s wearable device and the very first watch stand from Twelve South, a company based in Charleston, South Carolina which has been designing premium accessories exclusively for use with Apple devices.

Like their popular HiRise stand for iPhone and iPad, the Apple Watch edition helps protect your device while it's charging. And like other Twelve South products, it looks gorgeous and was designed to support all Apple Watch sizes, models and bands.

But is it worth your attention? Read on for all the details.