Apple rumoured to be working on a 25W wired charger for the iPhone

Apple might be finally working on improving its wired charging capabilities for the upcoming iPhone 13 series. The company is reportedly working on boosting it to 25W. It's not much, but it's a step in the right direction. Apple's primary charger goes up to 20W for wired charging. Of course, if this report is accurate, then this accessory will be sold separately. Apple stopped including free chargers with the iPhone 12 series. That modest upgrade might entice its customers to get one. 

It also reminds us that its competitors are working on wired chargers at around 65W already, so we're keeping our fingers crossed that Apple gets with that program soon.

Source: GadgetMatch

Samsung might not ship future phones with chargers, too

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It looks like Apple might not be the only one considering getting rid of smartphone chargers in its retail boxes. A new report from South Korea claims Samsung handsets that will come out next year might not ship with chargers either. With hundreds of millions of smartphone units shipped each year, getting rid of chargers, even half of its lineup, could mean a substantial cost reduction for Samsung. It might also allow the company to price its devices more aggressively. And if you look at it from an environmental standpoint, it helps lessen e-waste, too.

The company is reportedly discussing plans to take out chargers for some of its devices, but not all. As SamMobile points out, we've come a long way from when manufacturers used to have proprietary charging slots. All Android manufacturers use standard USB connectors, with Type-C standard trickling down to mid- and even entry-level devices, allowing you to swap out chargers. Of course, we'd expect Samsung will still sell chargers separately, but now it's just going to be an additional purchase if you need it. If the reports are accurate, and this becomes a bigger industry trend, you might have to hold on to those charging cables and power bricks you have on hand.

ClamCase releases an iPad keyboard case with built-in iPhone charger

Incipio ClamCase has released a keyboard case for the iPad Air and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro which features a 6000 mAh battery to charge accompanying iPhones and smartphones. Ideal for iPad-centric travellers, students and mobile workers, the ClamCase+ Power for the iPad Pro delivers top tier defense and versatile functionality while achieving a sleek, modern design.

The built in 6000 mAh battery reserve seamlessly charges an iPhone 7 up to 2 and half times, reducing valuable outlet space and giving you untethered freedom to work from anywhere. Open your ClamCase+ Power and elevate your efficiency by typing on the LED backlit keyboard then flipping it 360° to make the most out of tablet mode. The ClamCase+ Power for the iPad Pro costs US $159.99

Beyond Ink is the Swiss Knife of smart pens

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Beyond Ink's Pen is a multifunctional writing instrument that can be used as a trusty rollerball, a stylus for mobile devices, a 16GB USB drive for digital storage and it is also a 1000 mAh backup battery for your smartphone. All of this in a pocketable supersized pen that still remains true to the basic functionality of a writing instrument but with many useful and thoughful extras.

"There will always be a need for a nice pen, but there are no rules saying they can’t evolve like everything else,” said Emanuel Daniel, founder of Canadian startup Beyond Ink. “We set out to create the perfect hybrid of style and substance, and I think once people try it, there will be no going back.”

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