You can do better than these. Quite a bit better, in fact. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
There are plenty of old iPhone wall chargers still out there very slowly powering up handsets. Fortunately, iOS 18.2 made it quick and easy to tell if it’s time to trash your old, slow iPhone charger.
The best iPhone chargers give your handset a big boost in as little as half an hour. Older ones take all sodding day. You don’t have to put up with slow charges if you don’t want to.
Power up your Apple gear on the go with this 2-in-1 wireless charger, on sale for just $15.19. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
At just $16, this versatile keychain charger is a crazy-good deal. If you want to ensure your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods remain juiced up and ready no matter where you go, this portable charging solution is a must. There’s nothing more portable than this 2-in-1 Wireless Keychain Charger, which can efficiently charge both an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods no matter where you are.
It’s small enough to fit in a pocket. And for a limited time, it’s available at a pint-size price, too. Through March 10, it’s on sale for only $15.19 with code ENJOY20.
Save $80 on a fashionable and fast magnetic iPhone charger. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You don’t need to be tethered to a wall to keep your iPhone at full power. You can keep the adventure going with Speedy Mag, a fast-charging wireless charger. This slim, magnetic charger attaches easily to your iPhone. And it’s on sale now for just $34.97 (regularly $119).
Anker's new three-way MagGo charger folds up into an incredibly small package. Photo: Anker
Anker’s new MagGo lineup includes five accessories designed for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods owners. The star of the lineup, which the company unveiled Thursday ahead of IFA Berlin, is the MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. It’s a cleverly designed three-way travel charger that an Anker representative referred to as “The Button” during a briefing ahead of the German electronics show.
Another standout — the strangely named MagGo Power Bank (10K, Apple Watch) — is a portable battery pack that includes a flip-out Apple Watch charging puck. Those two new additions show Anker striving to design new types of charging products. And, while the other three accessories look fairly typical, they do come with attractive features … and at attractive price points.
This power bank can charge up your Apple Watch on the go (and your iPhone, too). Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Why carry multiple chargers and/or battery backups when you can top up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods with a single power bank? This sleek, lightweight, multidevice charger can handle all three, and it costs just $34.99. That’s 41% off the regular price of $59.
ButterFly SE makes the innovative travel charger more affordable. Photo: Twelve South
Twelve South’s new ButterFly SE powers up iPhone and Apple Watch like the original version, but at a lower price. The Qi2 charger version of the tiny travel changer is also more colorful.
The new StandBy mode in iOS 17 really shines with a MagPower charging stand. Photo: SwitchEasy
This is your last chance to slash up to 65% off these multidevice charging stands from SwitchEasy. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on August 9.
If you own an iPhone, you need a MagSafe charging stand. They’re incredibly convenient, and they work great with StandBy, which instantly turns your iPhone into a smart display.
SwitchEasy offers two great wireless magnetic charging stands in the Cult of Mac Store — a powerful 4-in-1 and a compact 2-in-1 — and both feature a night light. And they’ve got something else in common. They’re both on sale at up to 65% off in our SwitchEasy Sale.
This three-way charger cuts cable clutter. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
A separate charger for every one of your devices is impractical, especially if the supply of available electrical outlets doesn’t meet the high demand. You shouldn’t need a power strip just to charge your iPhone, AirPods and iPad. If you want to charge three devices with one cable and cut down on desk clutter, try the MyCharge True Universal 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand.
This three-in-one charger can power iPhones, AirPods and anything that can charge off a 20W USB-C port. Get this charging stand while it’s on sale for $23.99.
Getting this wireless night light/charger combo for $40 is a pretty bright idea. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You want to wake up with your iPhone charged. And you want a soothing night light to set the perfect mood during your downtime. If that sounds like you, this night light charging station is your perfect iPhone accessory.
Save an extra 20% on this foldable, wireless charging station. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Need a compact travel charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and more? This Foldable Wireless Magnetic Charging Station does the trick, with its two MagSafe-compatible charging pads and integrated adapters. Through March 10, this nifty charging option is only $17.59 with code ENJOY20.
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The new version of the mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe is even more capable. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Roll out the mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe and it’s ready to juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Just drop the devices on their appropriate wireless charging mat. And, to make it easier to take on the road, the accessory comes with a carrying case.
I used the original 2022 model, and mophie introduced a new version in late 2023. I retested the multidevice travel charger to see how quickly it wirelessly powers up a variety of Apple products and how easy it is to carry around. Here are my updated results.
This foldable wireless charging station powers iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches for only $48. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Keeping your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods fully charged at all times can prove daunting, especially when you’re on the road. But you can keep all your Apple gear ready for action with this charging station for multiple devices. The MagStack is a great travel charger — and it’s on sale now!
You can streamline your charging experience, whether at home or away, with the MagStack. This Apple-compatible 3-in-1 charging station is foldable and wireless, and for a limited time, you can get one for only $47.99 (regularly $74).
Score pre-Black Friday savings on this 3-in-1 Apple-compatible wireless charging station, now only $43. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
When you’re traveling, nothing beats a single, small charging station that can power up multiple Apple devices simultaneously. Enter the MagStack 3-in-1 wireless charging station, which can juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods without cluttering up your desk or bedside table.
This remarkably portable power station resembles Apple’s MagSafe Duo. However, it proves even more useful than that now-discontinued device, which retailed for a hefty $129.
For a limited time, the MagStack is on sale for just $42.97 (regularly $74), making it surprisingly affordable. (You can save even more on a two-pack.) It even comes with the 20W power adapter you’ll need to plug into the wall!
Belkin put a lot of thought into the look of its new iPhone charging stand. Photo: Belkin
Belkin designed its new BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock for iPhone and Apple Watch to blend into its environment. The dual-device charging stand is intended top be both useful and esthetically pleasing.
Apple likes it enough to sell it in its online store.
More evidence points to fast-charging having little detrimental effect on iPhone battery health. Photo: SwitchEasy
Users have long suspected fast-charging hastens iPhone battery drain more than low-power charging, but a new experiment supports Apple’s claim that it doesn’t. At least, not much.
This iPhone accessory bundle is a game changer, and it's now only $49.99. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Owning an array of iPhone charging accessories can make life go more smoothly. Luckily, we’ve got a bundle that combines a plethora of accessories in one.
For a limited time, this five-piece iPhone accessory bundle is on sale for only $49.99 (regularly $129).
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Get rid of cable clutter with the SwitchEasy MagPower multidevice charger. Photo: Adel Neal/Cult of Mac
The SwitchEasy MagPower 4-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand can wirelessly power up a MagSafe iPhone while also juicing up an Apple Watch, AirPods and more. And it even has a nightlight as a bonus.
I’ve had the stand either on my desk or beside my bed for a couple weeks now. Here’s what it’s like in real-world use.
Celebrate an alternative to Prime Day with this lightning-fast wireless iPhone charger. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Wireless charging is one of the iPhone’s best conveniences, and it’s even better with the right charger. Now through July 14, you can get the Speedy Mag wireless power bank during Deal Days, our answer to Amazon’s Prime Day.
It costs more than a grand, but it's designed to last a lifetime. Photo: Bang & Olufsen
Esteemed Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen unveiled its new portable Beosound A5 speaker Thursday. The pricey and powerful device’s design results from a collaboration with the Danish-Italian duo GamFratesi.
“Beosound A5 is our new high-end portable speaker which combines Bang & Olufsen’s long-standing approach to timeless design with our vision on sound for the future,” said VP of Product Marketing Michael Henriksson.
“We’re excited to collaborate with GamFratesi for the first time, to create two speaker designs that are rooted in a Scandinavian aesthetic with a distinct design signature on their own,” he added.
Elago's MS pad is a perfect accessory for your iPhone and MagSafe charging puck. Photo: Elago
If you use a MagSafe charging puck with your iPhone, you may want to try Elago’s MS Charging Pad for MagSafe with it. Not only does the pad surround the little charger with soft silicone to get a good grip and protect your handset and surfaces from scratches, it helps channel the cable and brings a welcome splash of color.
You can choose from seven fun colors for the Elago MS Charging Pad in the Cult of Mac Store — white, black, red, lavender, pink, mint and jean indigo.
Keep everything juiced up and organized with this $60 multiport charger. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you constantly struggle with a spaghetti tangle of wires taking up space on desks, kitchen counters and bedside tables, there’s a better way to charge you and your family’s precious devices.
This seven-in-one charging station can power up an entire household’s worth of gadgets in a compact hub that takes up less than 8 inches of space. Even better, it’s now on sale for only $59.99 (regularly $89).
Charge your iPhone on the go, carry a couple of cards and set it up as a stand to watch videos. Photo: ESR
Accessories maker ESR unveiled its new HaloLock Power Bank Wallet on Wednesday. Now on Amazon, the magnetic 3-in-1 device charges your phone, keep your cards in order and lets you “enjoy hands-free viewing in a sleek, pocket-friendly package,” the company said.