Whereas our forefathers faced regular threats of plagues, famine, and the like, us modern humanfolk are up against a far more sinister force: drained phone batteries.
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View More How I found the best battery pack after years of charging frustrationThis backup battery pack is the total package, and it’s only $36
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Back in the day (which, in the tech world, means about seven or eight years ago), there wasn’t much you could do about a dead phone battery besides plugging it into the nearest wall outlet or USB port. If neither of those options was available, well, you were pretty much S.O.L.
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Today, portable backup batteries are widely available, but finding the right one can actually be overwhelming. Do you get a super pricey one with lots of ports and power? Or a bargain basement battery with bare-bones functionality? We suggest the best of both worlds. The Extreme Boost Back-Up Battery delivers massive capacity and versatility at an affordable price—just $35.99 after a 60% discount. Read more…
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View More This backup battery pack is the total package, and it’s only $36The latest Mophie Powerstation battery packs charge through a Lightning port
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Belkin isn’t the only one in these parts with an Apple-approved battery pack.
Smartphone accessory manufacturer Mophie announced on Thursday that it’s about to raise the bar by introducing four MFi power packs that are exclusive to Apple. That means Mophie’s Powerstation, Powerstation XXL, Powerstation Plus, and Powerstation Plus XL are the first portable chargers available with Apple’s MFi approval.
But potential buyer be warned: All of these products carry that signature hefty Mophie price tag for their nice design and relatively large sized battery.
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The first Apple-approved battery pack that charges via Lightning port is finally here
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Belkin is solving a big pain of battery packs for the iPhone by releasing one that charges with a Lightning cable.
Almost all portable battery packs charge via microUSB port, which, for an iPhone user, means bringing an additional cable in addition to the Lightning cable you need to charge the iPhone itself. It’s an annoying issue, which has inspired squid-like cable accessories like this.
While we’ve seen batteries that charge via Lightning before, there haven’t been any that are Apple-approved. Belkin’s Boost Charge Power Bank 10K with Lightning connector is the first battery pack that’s officially approved by Apple’s MFi accessory program. Read more…
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View More The first Apple-approved battery pack that charges via Lightning port is finally herePower up three devices at once with this $25 power bank
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When you’re on the road or reaching the end of a long night out, and your phone battery is about to bite the dust, an external charger can be a lifesaverEspecially if you plan to catch an Uber.
But that requires you to carry around a bulky spare battery and a charging cable—exactly what you don’t want when traveling or partying. But unlike your average battery pack, the Powerup Wireless Charging Dual USB Battery eliminates the bulk and clutter while providing enough charging power for three devices (because why not make a friend in the process). Read more…
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View More Power up three devices at once with this $25 power bankAmazon is recalling six AmazonBasics portable battery packs that can overheat
Another day, another gadget recall.
Working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Amazon’s recalled six of its own AmazonBasics portable battery banks over “risk of overheating” that could “cause the power bank to overheat or melt,…
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Tesla’s newest product is a mobile battery pack to charge your phone
Apparently announcing a new all-electric Semi truck and the fastest production car ever made all in one week wasn’t enough for Tesla. They also quietly launched a third “product”, and you don’t have to wait two years to buy it! It’s a mobile battery pack to charge your phone and other devices. Aptly named the PowerBank, the external battery pack is shaped like… Read More