Trump says FBI ‘must get Apple to open’ would-be assassins’ apps and phones
Apple is again at the center of a privacy controversy involving the FBI and locked phones. This time, comments by former president Donald Trump at a Wednesday rally have brought the issue back to the front of public discussion, as he put responsibility on Apple to aid the investigation. more…

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Meta Quest Pro discontinued, adding to price pressure on non-Pro Apple Vision product
The Meta Quest Pro headset has been discontinued, with the company officially bidding goodbye to its most expensive headset while selling off remaining units. This follows an earlier decision to abandon work on an even more expensive Vision Pro competitor. Meta had already slashed the price of the Pro from $1,499 to $999 within months of launch, but has now completely given up on the four-figure market … more…

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How to watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ for free on Apple TV+
Macworld The holiday season has begun and that means it’s time for traditions. While “traditions” usually conjure up thoughts of centuries-old practices, some are a bit more modern, like the watching of holiday Peanuts specials on TV. The first of several holiday-themed episodes, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, is a Halloween classic that’s exclusively on Apple TV+. While Apple has allowed PBS to air the special in previous years, that’s not the case anymore. Hold on though, there’s no need to get mad and start smashing pumpkins–yes, I’m talking about you, Uncle Fred. If you don’t subscribe to Apple TV+, you’ll still be able to partake in this great tradition, because Apple is making Great Pumpkin available for free to watch for a weekend. And those who currently subscribe to Apple TV+ can watch Great Pumpkin at any time, even in February if that suits you. How to watch Great Pumpkin for free on Apple TV+ From October 19 to 20, anyone with an Apple ID (free to sign up) can watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. You can watch through these venues: Though the TV app on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac On smart TVs with the Apple TV+ app On the web at tv.apple.com On an Apple TV device Apple TV+ has all the classic Peanuts specials for the holiday season that, for decades, used to air over broadcast TV. In addition to Great Pumpkin, Apple TV+ also has A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (free on Nov. 23 and 24) and A Charlie Brown Christmas (from Dec. 14 and 15). Apple TV+ also has Happy New Year, Charlie Brown but it is not listed as free-to-view. A few years ago, Apple acquired the rights to the Peanuts cartoon series that stars Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and other memorable characters. Since then, Apple has aired new Peanuts shows such as The Snoopy Show and Snoopy in Space, and new movies, including Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10, Lucy’s School, and It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown. The Apple TV+ subscription television streaming service is $9.99/£9.99 per month and can be renewed annually for $99/£99. Apple TV+ is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles, which include other Apple services, such as Apple Music, Apple News+, and iCloud storage. Apple One bundles are priced between $19.95/£19.95 and $37.95/£37.95 per month. For more information about Apple TV+, read our Apple TV+ FAQ. We also have a detailed list of current Apple TV+ shows and upcoming shows.

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Apple supplier Jabil beats fourth-quarter estimates
Electronic components manufacturer Jabil reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and announced restructuring plans… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Letter from Congress could be first step in forcing Apple to stop using BOE displays
A letter has been sent from Congress to the Department of Defense claiming China's subsidizing of display producers is a security risk to the US, with an endgame that could result in forcing Apple to change its supply sources.BOE has been linked to the iPhone SE 4, which could look like the iPhone 14Apple's global supply chain relies on multiple companies to provide displays for its iPhones, iPads, and Macs. However, while Chinese producer BOE has had a troubled existence within the supply chain, its status may become a little tougher to maintain.John Moolenaar (R-MI), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, has written to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about China's subsidization of display producers. The letter, released on Tuesday, takes specific aim at BOE Technology Group and Tianma Microelectronics, and the possibility they could become a national security threat. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone 16 and 16 Pro review: A worthy upgrade after three years
This is Apple's most iterative annual release yet, but that's not a bad thing.

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Apple rejects new AI pact in EU, despite support from OpenAI, Google, more
EU users hoping for good news on the Apple Intelligence front—look away. Apple’s ongoing dispute with EU governing authorities over a variety of issues, including AI, has found its latest story. Per Politico, a new AI pact put forward by the EU has gained prominent signatories like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. But Apple is a holdout. more…

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Gets your hands on a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for $450
This grade-A refurbished 2019 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar might be the right low-priced laptop for you. Get one for only $449.99. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iMore Shuts Down, Archives to Remain
Longstanding Apple site iMore will no longer be publishing new content, but at least its 15 years of archives will remain online for posterity.Read original article

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Jony Ive's LoveFrom firm adopts new logo mascot
Ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive's LoveFrom company has revealed a new animated logo featuring Montgomery the bear.Still from the newly animated LoveFrom logoAfter working on everything from the iMac to the iPhone, Ive eventually left Apple in 2019 to form his own company, and he's been steadily recruiting many of his old colleagues from Apple Park. Now, months after looking for $1 billion to fund development of an AI device, Ive has refreshed his website with a new animated logo.Good luck finding what it used to look like. Even the Internet Archive's snapshots of the LoveFrom website now either display the new animation, or lead to blank pages with errors. Although don't look too far back, as the domain used to be owned by a firm selling "adult love letters." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Disney+ is now cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.
Disney is coming down hard on users that share accounts across households, with the company forcing users that are doing so to add a paid sharing add-on to their account.Disney+'s password crackdownStreaming services often miss out on subscription revenue because of the common practice of password sharing. Families often use the same account credentials between houses, which saves them money.However, Disney has decided to try and recoup the missed-out subscriptions for Disney+, by clamping down on the practice. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Which iPhone 16 case works best with new Camera Control?
iPhone 16's new camera button is pressure- and touch-sensitive. So what kind of iPhone case works best with the Camera Control? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Your Apple Watch could help you uncover hidden sleep apnea
Using an innovative new Breathing Disturbances metric, sleep apnea notifications come to Apple Watch, adding to the many ways… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Rabbit R1 has just 5,000 active users, as we wait to see Jony Ive’s attempt at AI hardware
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive this week confirmed he’s working Sam Altman on an AI hardware product of some kind, despite the failure of existing products like the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1. Humane last month admitted that returns were exceeding sales, and now Rabbit founder Jesse Lyu has confessed that the R1 has just 5,000 active users … more…

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Meta Orion is a step toward the future, but Apple Glasses are a few years away
My colleague Filipe Espósito yesterday said that the prototype Meta Orion glasses are what he wants for the future of Apple Vision, and I agree that they are an incredible step in the right direction. I’ve long said that an Apple Glasses product is what I really want to see, but as impressed as I am by what Meta has shown us, I still think it will be a few years before any of us will be wearing a pair of Apple Glasses … more…

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Poisoned Data in AI Training Opens Back Doors to System Manipulation
These attacks present broader risks that can impact critical infrastructure such as health care systems, autonomous vehicles, financial markets, national security, and military applications. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
Macworld Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 users. Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too. Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation–the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drained iPhone. MagSafe is a technology that’s compatible with all iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models, from the mini to the Pro Max. It allows accessories to connect magnetically to the back of the iPhone. For more information read our Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe? The MagSafe connection is precise enough to make wireless charging more efficient as around 20% of Qi power loss is from poor placement of a phone and the wireless charging pad. Standard Qi wireless charging can lose as much as 50% of the portable battery’s power, MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging loses ‘just’ 30%. While it’s not as efficient as using a cable to charge a phone, MagSafe is a tech that brings true wireless charging a step closer to doing away with cables altogether. Read on or go straight to the best magnetic power banks we have tested, listed by power, portability and functionality: Best high-capacity 10k MagSafe power banks Best slim portable magnetic power banks Best multi-device charging MagSafe power banks Best iPhone battery case Best size magnetic power bank for you You should consider size when it comes to a power bank: physical size and battery capacity. The higher the battery capacity, the more recharging power you’ll get from the power bank—but you’ll also be carrying around a larger, heavier item. Lighter, slimmer power banks are easier to pocket even when clamped to your phone. Larger power banks might not fit in your trouser pocket and can slide off easier when pocketed even if clamped magnetically. 10K power banks (with a 10000mAh battery capacity) can charge a phone close to two times over, while 5K (5000mAh) battery packs usually stretch between 60-75%, which is often enough to get you to the next wall-socket powering opportunity. If you are relying on the power bank for long-haul travel or a camping trip, a 10K battery or higher will suit you better. Wireless power bank charging speed If a power bank is rated as MagSafe Certified it will wirelessly charge at up to 15W. Uncertified but still “Compatible” magnetic chargers are limited to 7.5W, so will power-up at a slower pace. New Qi2 chargers and power banks match MagSafe at 15W. See Is Qi2 as fast as MagSafe?. Apple’s new MagSafe Charger can charge the iPhone 16 at 25W but none of the power banks reviewed here can match that. We have listed the speeds at which each portable power bank can be charged itself (Input charger) and charge the iPhone (Output charger). Some power banks can charge a phone faster if you connect a cable, and we have highlighted those below. The higher the wattage, the faster the charging should be. After the list of our favorites, you’ll find more details on how MagSafe works and why you should be looking at a power bank’s capacity in Watt Hours rather than the mostly quoted Milliamp Hours. Best high-capacity 10K MagSafe power banks A 10000mAh (10K) battery is the sweet spot for both power and portability. 5000mAh (5K) power banks are slimmer, lighter and easier to pocket, but generally offer a maximum of 70-80% recharge potential versus a 10K power bank that should be able to recharge an iPhone at least one and a half times over. Baseus Magnetic Power Bank – Best overall MagSafe battery pack Pros High battery capacity Built-in USB-C cable 7.5W wireless or 30W wired Color choices Best for iPhone 15 and 16 but great for all Cons Bulkier than 5K power banks U.S. only Price When Reviewed: $45.99 Best Prices Today: $45.99 at Amazon Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (30W) On test charged iPhone to: 187% Weight: 7.3oz (206g) Dimensions: 4.3-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.9-x-6.9-x-2cm) Colors: White, Black, Green, Yellow Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models This iPhone power bank has a huge capacity, refilling a faded iPhone 15 Pro twice over in our tests—the best we’ve seen, although the Anker MagGo Power Bank performed extremely closely. We run the iPhone down to 10%, recharge using the power bank, and keep doing this until the power bank is empty. It is MagSafe compatible and can wirelessly charge an iPhone at 7.5W, or a super speedy 30W when connected via USB-C—again, the best we’ve yet seen. What makes this power bank even more special is its short built-in USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15 or 16 or refilling the power bank itself. The 5.5-inch cable can be neatly hooked into the battery pack’s USB-C port for easy carrying. Wirelessly it will work with any MagSafe iPhone (12/13/14/15/16). iPhone 15 and 16 users can connect via the integrated USB-C cable or a separate longer cable if required, for the fastest charging. Owners of earlier iPhones can use a USB-C to Lightning cable instead for fast 30W wired charging from the power bank. While its wired charging is fastest, the Qi2 Anker MagGo Power Bank, reviewed below, is twice as fast when clamped on for wireless charging. It’s reasonably chunky—twice as thick as the 5K Casely power Pod reviewed below—but around the same as any other 10000mAh MagSafe power banks we’ve tested. It just fits in a trouser pocket while connected but if you want a slimmer battery pack, look for a smaller 5000mAh option—we’ve tested the best slim power banks further on. This power bank is clearly built for the iPhone 15 and 16 families—with its neat integrated USB-C cable—but it works as well as any other wireless power bank tested here with the other MagSafe iPhones, and that built-in cable can be used to charge the power bank itself. At present it’s available in the U.S. only. Read our full Baseus Magnetic Power Bank with built-in USB-C cable review Anker Qi2 MagGo Power Bank (10K) – Fastest wireless battery pack Pros High battery capacity 15W wireless or 27W wired LED charge percentage Cons Bulkier than 5K power banks Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: $89.99 at Amazon$89.99 at Anker$89.99 at Walmart Electronics Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (20W) Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (27W) On test charged iPhone to: 170% Weight: 8.8oz (250g) Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.7-x-6.9-x-2cm) Colors: White, Black Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models Around the same size as the Baseus Magnetic Power Bank, reviewed above, the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) didn’t quite match that battery pack in terms of recharging but was still impressive. Where it beats the Baseus is in wireless charging speed. The MagSafe compatible Baseus is limited to 7.5W wireless charging, while the Anker is certified for the new Qi2 standard and so supports 15W wireless charging. This works with all MagSafe-supporting devices: from the iPhone 12 to 16. (Note that the iPhone 12 doesn’t officially support Qi2 but Macworld iPhone 12 Qi2 tests suggest that it does.) The Baseus power bank has a slightly more powerful cabled charging spec (30W vs Anker’s 27W) but the difference is negligible. We like the integrated USB-C cable included with the Baseus, but any decent USB-C charging cable can be used with the Anker to fast-wired-charge an iPhone. Aside from faster wireless charging, the Anker boasts two handy features missing from the Baseus: an LED display that shows you exactly how much charge is left in the battery pack, and a solid pull-out stand at the back. If you want speedy wireless charging, the Qi2 Anker MagGo Power Bank is as fast as you’ll get with a portable battery pack. Read our full Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) review Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank 10000mAh – Best budget 10K MagSafe battery pack Pros High battery capacity Built-in kickstand 7.5W wireless or 20W wired 2x USB ports Colors Cons Bulkier than 5K power banks Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: $12.99 at Walmart$16.98 at Walmart Electronics$45.99 at Amazon Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (20W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W), USB-A (18W) On test charged iPhone to: 160% Weight: 7.5oz (212g) Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.7-x-0.75 inches (10.5-x-6.9-x-1.9cm) Colors: Black, Blue, White Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models While a little bigger and 25% heavier than the Belkin BoostCharge and Anker MagGo 622, the the oddly named Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank’s battery capacity is twice that of its rivals—and beat the fellow 10K Alogic Lift and OneAdaptr OneGo battery packs in our recharging tests. Where the 5K Belkin recharged a faded iPhone 13 Pro by 90%, the 10K Benks boosted it by a whopping 160%. It also boasts two USB ports. You recharge the battery pack itself via the USB-C port at 20W, and you can also use this port for faster-than-wireless cable charging, also at 20W when you’re in a hurry for power. The bonus USB-A port can charge at 18W, so you could charge three devices simultaneously at decent speeds. At the time of writing, the choice of colors is quite arbitrary. U.S. buyers can choose from all three, while the U.K. gets black only, and some other countries, just blue. A similar option, the ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Power Bank reviewed below, can sometimes be found cheaper online, so check our prices here to see which takes the budget 10K wireless power bank crown. Ugreen Foldable Kickstand Magnetic Battery (10000mAh) Pros High battery capacity Built-in kickstand 7.5W wireless or 20W wired 2x USB ports Cons Bulkier than 5K power banks Price When Reviewed: $69.99 Best Prices Today: $59.99 at Amazon$69.99 at Ugreen Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (20W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W), USB-A (22.5W) On test charged iPhone to: 170% Weight: 8.1oz (229g) Dimensions: 4.5-x-2.7-x-0.75 inches (11.3-x-6.8-x-1.9cm) Colors: Gray Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models Similar to the Benks and ESR 10K magnetic wireless power banks with stands, the Ugreen Foldable Kickstand Magnetic Battery recharged the most in our tests, but is usually a little more in cost—so check the live prices we include here to see which is the best value at the time your are buying. In terms of ports and size they are closely matched. Like the Benks the Ugreen 10K magnetic power bank has USB-A and USB-C ports and can wired charge an iPhone at up to 20W via USB-C, which is faster but less convenient (you need a cable to hand) than the wireless pad. If you have friends or family with a compatible Samsung phone, you’ll get 15W on wireless but it’s limited to 7.5W wireless iPhone charging. Look to the Anker Qi2, reveiwed above, for the fastest wireless charging. Using both ports you can charge both your iPhone and the power bank itself at the same time. Raycon Magic Power Bank 5-in-1 – Best multi-iPhone MagSafe battery pack Pros High battery capacity Integrated U.S. plug prongs Built-in USB-C and Lightning cables 2x USB ports 7.5W wireless or 18W wired Cons Big and bulky North America only Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: $79.99 at Raycon Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (18W), Lightning (12W) On test charged iPhone to: 186% Weight: 9.5oz (269g) Dimensions: 3.4-x-3.4-x-1.4 inches (8.6-x-8.6-x-3.6cm) Colors: Black Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models Much bigger and meaner than the Baseus Magnetic Power Bank, the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank can charge five devices simultaneously: two through the USB-C and USB-A ports, one wirelessly through MagSafe, and two through the built-in cables. In our tests, it was very close in battery charging power to the Baseus—charging an iPhone 15 Pro nearly twice over. It claims to offer 15W of wireless power but isn’t officially certified by Apple. However, it does show the MagSafe charging logo at the beginning of a charge and so may have circumvented certification and yet still boast a fast wireless charge. It features built-in U.S. plug prongs so can be connected straight into a power socket rather than requiring a separate USB-C charger. This is fine for users based in the U.S. or Canada, but international users will have to use the USB-C port with a travel adapter that could end up too wobbly when hanging on to a power socket. Also integrated are two output cables: one USB-C for iPhone 15 and 16, and one Lightning for older iPhones and Apple devices. If you don’t have any Lightning-based devices this will be superfluous, although friends in need of power may thank you if their iPhones are older. Most people’s AirPods are still Lightning based, so you may well find a use for it. The power bank even features a handy pull-out phone clip that holds your phone upright, although the placement of the cables means the battery pack can’t charge your phone while it’s in the mini stand. Unlike some of the more svelte power banks reviewed here—even the Baseus Power Bank—the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank is too big and bulky to let you slip the iPhone plus battery pack into your pocket—even a slim coat pocket might strain to hold both. As a portable power bank you might carry in a bag on your travels, it could keep as many as five devices charged up long enough for you to reach the next fixed power source. As the built-in plug prongs work in the U.S. and Canada only, it’s not much help to international buyers. A similar alternative that does fare better around the world is the Journey Axie 3-in-1 Global Wall Charger & 10k mAh Power Bank, reviewed lower down, which is about the same size and weight and features a built-in USB-C cable and a USB-C port plus of course features a wireless charging pad. While the Raycon can service five devices, the Journey can cope with only three but it does have plug heads for U.S., U.K., E.U. and Australia/N.Z. It is also faster at charging via USB, with a maximum 35W output that’s enough for even a 13-inch MacBook! Journey Axie 3-in-1 Global Wall Charger & 10k mAh Power Bank – Best international multi-device charger Pros High battery capacity Integrated plug prongs Detachable USB-C cable 2x USB-C ports 7.5W wireless or 30W wired Cons Big and bulky Price When Reviewed: $139.99 Best Prices Today: $139.99 at Journey Capacity: 38.16Wh (10050mAh) Input charger: USB-C (35W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (35W) On test charged iPhone to: 161% Weight: 11.6oz (330g) Dimensions: 3.6-x-3.6-x-1.4 inches (9.1-x-9.1-x-3.5cm) Colors: White Compatibility: All iPhone 112, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models Similar to the Raycon 5-in-1 Magic Power Bank, reviewed above, is the Journey Axie 3-in-1 Global Wall Charger & 10K mAh Power Bank, which is about the same size and weight and features a detachable USB-C cable and a USB-C port plus of course a wireless charging pad. It can plug directly into a wall power socket. It lacks the Raycon’s extra Lightning cable—which anyway is useful only for owners of iPhones older than the iPhone 15 or for charging your old AirPods case—and has one fewer spare USB-C port and no USB-A port. Where it does beat the Raycon is its included international plug heads that slip onto the integrated U.S. prongs. It even comes in a nice travel case to keep everything together, which is handy as the nice white finish could get messed up at the bottom of a backpack. It can charge at up to 35W via USB-C, so can be used to charge a 13-inch MacBook when plugged into a power socket. The wireless charger is non-operational when the Axie used as a wall charger. Charging via USB-C is certainly the fastest way to charge an iPhone. When charging three devices, 15W of power is shared the two USB-C ports, plus the 7.5W of wireless charging. We recommend this power bank for MacBook users who want a portable 35W charger with MagSafe for wireless iPhone charging, plus USB options. PhoneSuit Journey Mag MagSafe Wireless All-In-One Charger Pros High battery capacity Integrated plug prongs 2x USB-C ports 7.5W wireless or 20W wired Cons Bulkier than 5K power banks Plug prongs for North America only Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: $79.99 at PhoneSuit Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W) & USB-A (18W) On test charged iPhone to: 150% Weight: 9.1oz (258g) Dimensions: 5.25-x-2.6-x-0.65 inches (13.3-x-6.6-x-1.7cm) Colors: Gray Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models While a wireless charging pad saves you the bother of carrying a cable around to charge your phone from a power bank, you still need a cable to hand to recharge the power bank itself… but not with the PhoneSuit Journey Mag, which features foldable North American plug prongs so you can plug the battery pack straight into a power socket. While plugged in, the power bank can charge the attached iPhone wirelessly at the same time as recharging the battery pack. Two further USB ports are also handy. The USB-C port can charge at 20W, so much faster than the 7.5W MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pad—but you will need a USB-C cable in this instance: USB-C to Lightning for iPhones older than the iPhone 15, and USB-C to USB-C for the 15 and 16. The USB-A port can charge another device at up to 18W. The 10000mAh battery capacity allowed us to charge a faded iPhone to 100% and then again another 50%, which is about average for this size battery. No 10K power bank is super slim but the PhoneSuit Journey Mag is slimmer than most, and although it is noticeably longer it is slightly easier to pocket than the Baseus 10K Power Bank or the Anker MagGo 10K while attached to your phone. Best slim portable magnetic power banks If you carry your power bank around with all day, in your bag or pocket, a slimmer, lighter magnetic/MagSafe power bank will suit you better than a larger, heavier 10K battery pack. They are also easier to pocket when clamped to your phone. We’ve tested a lot from 3000mAh to 6000mAh to find the best portable MagSafe power bank that will recharge your iPhone enough to get you through the rest of the day but not enough to reply on during a weekend’s camping. From top left: Belkin 2.5K, Casely 5K Power Pod, Rokform 5K. From left bottom: Belkin 5K, Torras 5K and Ugreen 5K. From top left: Belkin 2.5K, Casely 5K Power Pod, Rokform 5K. From left bottom: Belkin 5K, Torras 5K and Ugreen 5K.Foundry From top left: Belkin 2.5K, Casely 5K Power Pod, Rokform 5K. From left bottom: Belkin 5K, Torras 5K and Ugreen 5K.Foundry Foundry 1. Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand – Best slim MagSafe battery pack with stand Pros Slimmer than 10K Impressive battery capacity Built-in stand 7.5W wireless or 10W wired Bright range of colors Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: $34.99 at Amazon$49.99 at Walmart Electronics$59.99 at Belkin Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (10W) On test charged iPhone to: 79% Weight: 5.4oz (152g) Dimensions: 3.7-x-2.5-x-0.55 inches (9.4-x-6.4-x-1.4cm) Colors: Black, White, Lavender, Pink, Green, Blue, Sand, Gold Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models 5K battery packs are slim enough to clamp to your iPhone and still slip into your pocket. While 10000mAh power banks boast larger re-charging capacity, if you want a slightly smaller and lighter battery pack with a stand, we recommend you choose between this power bank and either the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank or the smaller still Casely Power Pod, both reviewed below. All have 5000mAh batteries but the Belkin won in our head-to-head tests, recharging a faded iPhone 15 Pro by 79%. The Belkin’s kickstand is easy to use and feels robust, and the battery pack itself is marginally smaller. The Torras MagStall Power Bank is a little slimmer but wider and boasts a stand/finger-grip but recharges to a slightly lesser extent. It features 7.5W wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at a chippy 10W. Belkin and Amazon offers a choice of four colors, and the Apple Store now has an exclusive set of new colors, including blue, sand and lime green. European customers gets an exclusive gold option, too. 2. Casely Power Pod – Smallest and most colorful MagSafe power banks Pros Lightweight magnetic battery pack Smallest, lightest magnetic battery pack Impressive battery capacity 7.5W wireless Best variety of colors Cons U.S. only Price When Reviewed: From $60 Best Prices Today: $60 at Casely Capacity: 19Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (20W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) On test charged iPhone to: 80% Weight: 4oz (114g) Dimensions: 3-x-2-x-0.5 inches (7.6-x-5.1-x-1.3cm) Colors: Multiple colors and patterns Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models The Power Pod from phone-case supremo Casely builds on the company’s bright and patterned phone cases range to make this the MagSafe-compatible battery pack the most varied in range with 50 wildly different designs from plain black to shocking pink and with The Beatles and Van Gogh in between. It is one of the lightest and smallest magnetic battery packs, which is a big plus in portability and pocketability when attached to your phone.. The Power Pod might not charge as much as 10K battery packs, but is capacity is equal to any other 5K magnetic power bank we have tested here. The 80% battery boost we got should be easily enough to keep your phone going until you reach a charging station. It comes with a separate magnetic adhesive ring that you can attach to a non-magnetic phone and enjoy the benefits of a battery pack. At present, this product is available in the U.S. only, which is a real shame for international iPhone users as this is an ultra-portable magnetic wireless power bank that delivers in both power and style. 3. Ugreen 5000mAh 15W MagSafe PD 3.0 Power Bank – Best budget MagSafe battery pack Pros Slimmer than 10K 7.5W wireless or 10W wired Price When Reviewed: $39.99 Best Prices Today: $29.99 at Amazon$39.99 at Ugreen Capacity: 18.5Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (15W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (15W) On test charged iPhone to: 68% Weight: 5.15oz (146g) Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.51 inches (10.6-x-6.9-x-1.3cm) Colors: Black, White Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models You’ll find plenty of super-cheap power banks online, but the best-priced magnetic power bank that we have tested from a trusted manufacturer is the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. For safety’s sake, we recommend you avoid the cheapest deals for products from providers you can trust—and we’ve done that testing for you. It might lack a built-in stand as seen on other similar smaller-capacity power banks, but it can recharge your fading iPhone to about two-thirds full battery capacity, and is slim and lightweight. It is also blessed with the ability to charge at 15W via a cable (supplied) and the power bank’s USB-C port. If you want a magnetic power bank that’s even smaller, the Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 2.5K is a little slimmer, shorter and narrower and 25% lighter. It manages this with a smaller capacity battery, and this shows in the performance. In our tests it resurrected a faded iPhone 15 Pro by 41%, which might be enough for several hours service but is weaker than the Ugreen 5K power bank and all the other battery packs tested here. But it is smaller and noticeably lighter, and is available online for around the same price as the Ugreen. 4. UAG Lucent Wireless Portable Charger with Kickstand Pros Slimmer than 10K Built-in kickstand 7.5W wireless or 18W wired Colors Price When Reviewed: $59.95 Best Prices Today: $49.95 at Amazon$49.95 at Walmart Electronics$59.95 at Urban Armor Gear Capacity: 15.4Wh (4000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (18W) On test charged iPhone to: 62% Weight: 4.55oz (129g) Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.6-x-0.5 inches (10.5-x-6.6-x-1.3cm) Colors: Black, Deep Ocean, Marshmallow, Orchid Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models Urban Armor Gear’s Lucent Wireless Portable Charger is not the highest capacity battery on test here, but it is dinky and very pocketable. This UAG portable magnetic charger has a handy built-in kickstand and a choice of colors. It ships with a 1m USB-C cable, although it’s old-school USB-A on the wall-plug end. 5. Torras MagStall Power Bank with 360° Rotatable Stand – Slimmest magnetic power bank Pros Slimmer than 10K Built-in kickstand 7.5W wireless or 20W wired Colors Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: $49.99 at Amazon$59.99 at Torras Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (20W) On test charged iPhone to: 66% Weight: 4.62oz (131g) Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.75-x-0.46 inches (10.7-x-7-x-1.2cm) Colors: Black, White, Titanium Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models Similar in size to the Urban Armor power bank reviewed above, the Torras MagStall Wireless Power Bank also features a pull-out stand—this one being able to rotate 360 degrees. The ring stand can also be used like a pop socket grip. While it can’t match the higher capacity 10K battery packs for recharge power, it is lighter and slimmer—slightly slimmer than the Urban Armor—which makes it much more pocketable than one of the bulkier power banks when clamped to your phone. Lined up with all the 5K power banks we tested, it is marginally the slimmest—a tiny bit thinner than the Rokform Magnetic Power Bank. In our tests, it recharged an iPhone 15 Pro from 10% to 76%, meaning that model phone received a possible two-thirds battery boost when connected. 6. Anker MagGo 622 Magnetic Battery Pros Slimmer than 10K Built-in kickstand 7.5W wireless or 20W wired Colors Cons Incompatible with iPhone mini Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: $27.50 at Amazon$59.99 at Anker$69.99 at Walmart Capacity: 19.13Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (12W) & USB-C (12W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) On test charged iPhone to: 80% Weight: 5.15oz (146g) Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.6-x-0.5 inches (10.5-x-6.6-x-1.3cm) Colors: White, Gray, Purple, Green, Blue Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, except mini The Anker MagGo 622 Magnetic Battery is available in multiple muted colors: white, purple, green, blue and gray. It works with all MagSafe iPhones, but sits a little over the smaller iPhone mini when magnetically attached. We love that the Anker 622 comes with its own built-in fold-out stand, which with MagSafe’s pulling power will hold your iPhone securely in either portrait/vertical or landscape/horizontal mode. The Belkin BoostCharge 5K, reviewed above, has a tougher metal pull-out stand, and also offer another 10% of charge on the better-looking Anker 622. if you want ultra-charging power, consider the Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank (also reviewed above) with its powerful 10000mAh battery. Other 10K MagSafe power banks include the OneAdaptr OneGo and Alogic Lift, both reviewed below. The stand folds away so that it can be popped in a pocket to be magnetically clamped to the phone when you need it most. In our battery tests, the 622 managed to charge a drained iPhone to 80% of full power, which is a decent power-up while you journey to the nearest fixed power socket. The Anker battery is rated at 19.13Wh (5000mAh) but, like all the other wireless chargers loses a decent chunk of that power to environmental factors. It ships with a 60cm USB-C cable. Read our full Anker MagGo 622 Magnetic Battery review 7. Moft Snap Stand Power Set – Best wallet/stand magnetic battery pack Pros Slimmer than 10K Detachable kickstand and wallet 7.5W wireless or 10W wired Colors Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: $78.99 at Amazon$79.98 at Moft Capacity: 13.1Wh (3400mAh) Input charger: USB-C (10W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (10W) On test charged iPhone to: 50% Weight: 4.2oz (120g) Dimensions: 3.9-x-2.6-x-0.47 inches (9.9-x-6.6-x-1.2cm) Colors: Black, Blue, Brown, Purple Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models The Moft Snap Stand Power Set is a clever combination of magnetic battery pack with a detachable stand that also holds up to three travel or credit cards. The faux leather stand took me a few goes to work out how it works, but once you’ve mastered it, it’s easy. Previously, I haven’t seen a stand that can hold cards at the same time, so this is smarter than most MagSafe stands. The supplied USB-C cable also links magnetically to the battery pack, which will charge a connected iPhone first before the power bank itself. While the battery pack offers only a 50% charge, that will likely be enough for most trips away from a fixed power source. If you need more portable battery capacity, look at one of the other MagSafe power banks reviewed here, although none boast the dual wallet/stand function. The battery is only 3400mAh so gives you only a half-charge, but that might be enough to get you through the day. It is MagSafe-compatible but curiously boasts a usually only-MagSafe-certified feature, where there’s a visual representation of available charge on the iPhone itself. 8. Rokform Magnetic Power Bank – Lightest 5K battery pack Pros Slim and lightweight 7.5W wireless or 10W wired Price When Reviewed: $69.99 Best Prices Today: $69.99 at Rokform Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (20W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (10W) On test charged iPhone to: 64% Weight: 3.95oz (112g) Dimensions: 3.7-x-2.5-x-0.46 inches (9.4-x-6.3-x-1.2cm) Colors: Black Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models Rokform is known for its ultra-rugged phone cases and its polycarbonate magnetic wireless power bank also looks like it would survive a combat zone, without having any extra bulk. Its principal selling points are its small size and light weight. At 112g it’s the lightest magnetic power bank we have tested, but not by a lot—while slightly smaller, the Casely Power Pod, reviewed above, is an unnoticeably 2 grams heavier. It is also the slimmest by a fraction. It is let down somewhat by its recharging potential. In our tests it re-powered an iPhone 15 Pro by 64%, which is low compared to the Belkin 5K and Casely, both of which reached 80%. The Rokform battery pack is available outside the U.S. but international shipping fees are too high to recommend it in the rest of the world. 9. iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Bank – Most visible battery life display Pros Impressive battery capacity 7.5W wireless or 18W wired LED battery display Built-in stand Cons Magnetic grip not quite as strong Bulkier than some Price When Reviewed: $34.99 Best Prices Today: $24.99 at Amazon Capacity: 22.2Wh (6000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (18W) On test charged iPhone to: 105% Weight: 5.6oz (158g) Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.56-x-0.71 inches (10.3-x-6.5-x-1.8cm) Colors: Black, White, Pink Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models The iWalk Magnetic Wireless Power Bank has a couple of features not found on other magnetic battery packs. The most obvious is the finger ring, which is meant to mean safer holding but we prefer to grip our phone using a whole hand. But it does double-up as a kickstand for the iPhone so you can place it in a horizontal/landscape viewing position–horizontal feels more stable. Even more useful is the LED battery-charge indicator that shows you exactly how much charge is in the power bank. This is way more helpful than the usual array of four tiny LEDs that most battery packs come with and especially more informative than Apple’s single Orange (not full) or Green (full) LED that lights up only when cable- connected to a power source. The iWalk power bank also boasts a sizeable battery, with 2.2Wh (6000mAh) capacity. It recharged our test iPhone 13 Pro to 100% and then another 5% above that, so, in reality, a full charge with a little over for expected battery drain if left sitting in your bag for a few days. And it will charge a non-Pro 12, 13, 14 or 15 even further. As such, it’s heavier and fatter (including the pull-out ring) than most other magnetic power banks tested here. It can charge while magnetically clamped to the iPhone and also (but not simultaneously) by USB cable at an impressive 18W, although you’ll need a USB-C-to-Lightning cable for wired charging. it comes with a USB-C-to-USB-C cable for charging the pack itself, and also a Magsticker to attach to non-MagSafe phones for the same battery-pack functionality.  10. Anker MagGo Power Bank (6.6K) – Fast Qi2 magnetic battery pack stand Pros 15W wireless Solid built-in stand Impressive battery life Cons Chunky Price When Reviewed: $69.99 Best Prices Today: $69.99 at Amazon$69.99 at Anker$69.99 at Walmart Electronics Capacity: 25.4Wh (6600mAh) Input charger: USB-C (20W) Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (20W) On test charged iPhone to: 92% Weight: 8.8oz (250g) Dimensions: 4.3-x-2.4-x-1 inches (10.9-x-6.2-x-2.5cm) Colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue, Green Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models This power bank features a solid built-in stand that looks like it might also charge an AirPods case but it’s a single-device wireless charger. You can charge AirPods on it but not at the same time as your iPhone. Based on the Qi2 standard it can charge at 15W, much faster than the majority MagSafe-compatible power banks reviewed here. While fast and solidly built, it is quite chunky compared to other sub-10K power banks. It is more a 15W wireless charging stand that can occasionally be taken with you as a power bank rather than a battery pack that you keep clamped on your phone as you might with a slim 5K power bank. 11. RapidX Boosta Magnetic Wireless Charger – Colorful options Pros Slimmer then 10K Decent battery capacity Good choice of colors 7.5W wireless or 10W wired Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: $24.90 at Amazon$39.99 at Walmart$49.99 at RapidX Capacity: 18.5Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (10W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), Wired (10W) On test charged iPhone to: 80% Weight: 1.4oz (140g) Dimensions: 3.7-x-2.5-x-0.55 inches (9.4-x-6.4-x-1.4cm) Colors: Red, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, White, Black Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, except mini The RapidX Boosta Magnetic Wireless Charger scores around the same recharge power as other 5,000mAh magnetic battery packs, and is similar in most other respects, too. Wireless charging speed is 7.5W, or you can connect with a USB-C to Lightning cable (not included) for 10W wired charging. The Boosta comes with a white USB-C cable for charging the power pack itself, and, being USB-C, will work with an iPhone 15 or 16. While you can’t charge a phone simultaneously with a wired and the wireless connections, it does charge the phone and power bank together while plugged to power. It’s available in seven shades. None exactly matches the iPhone but it’s a better than just black or white. RapidX also sells a compatible charging stand for the Boosta battery pack, although in black and for the U.S. only. This can charge the battery and the phone at the same time, and also features a side USB-A port that can be used via cable to charge another device. It ships with a 30W USB-C charger and cable. 12. HyperJuice Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack Pros 7.5W wireless or 12W wired Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: $49.99 at Hyper Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (12W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), Wired (12W) On test charged iPhone to: 74% Weight: 4.8oz (136g) Dimensions: 3.8-x-2.5-x-0.63 inches (9.7-x-6.3-x-1.6cm) Colors: Black Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models The HyperJuice Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack comes from one of our favorite Apple accessory makers, Hyper. It looks smart and charges up quickly, with a 12W input. However, it underperformed in our charging tests, scoring just 74%. Wireless and USB-C connectivity allows you to quick-charge two devices at the same time, but not the same device at a faster speed. It’s decent value in the US but Hyper’s high shipping charges make it an expensive product internationally. Best multi-device charging MagSafe power banks if you own AirPods and an Apple Watch as well as an iPhone, look for MagSafe power banks that charge multiple Apple devices at the same time. As power banks these should still be portable, but often convert into charging stands when in use. Most are two large to slip in your pocket with the phone attached but they are useful for when you are away from base and need to power up your favorite Apple kit. 1. OneAdaptr OneGo – Best 10K MagSafe power bank with Watch and AirPods chargers Pros High battery capacity Apple Watch and AirPods chargers 7.5W wireless or 18W wired Built-in kickstand Cons No Apple Watch fast charge Price When Reviewed: $89 Best Prices Today: $89 at OneAdaptr Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W iPhone, 2W Watch, 5W AirPods) & USB-C (18W) On test charged iPhone to: 147% Weight: Power bank: 7.7oz (219g); Base/Stand: 4.1oz (116g) Dimensions: Folded: 6.1-x-3.3-x-1.6 inches (15.5-x-8.3-x-4cm); Power bank: 4.7-x-3.1-x-1.1 inches (12-x-7.8-x-2.9cm) Colors: White or Black Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models We have tested a lot of great portable MagSafe wireless chargers but this is the smallest iPhone and Apple Watch charger that doubles up as a power bank. The Alogic Lift 4-in-1 MagSafe Power Bank is very similar but lacks the vertical charging stand and AirPods-charging facility. The OtterBox 2-in-1 Power Bank with MagSafe is a faster-charging but larger alternative. Both are reviewed below. Yes, it’s a little larger and certainly heavier than most of the wireless power banks reviewed here, but it’s a neat solution if you are away from a power source when either—or both—your Apple devices pings you that terrifying Low Power Mode suggestion. The Apple Watch charging module flips up from the back of the power bank’s pull-out stand and feels robust enough to survive in-bag travel. It charges at 2W rather than 5W so doesn’t support Apple Watch Fast Charge but it will inject the juice that your Watch requires when you need it—no Move calorie counting or Exercise minutes need be missed. There is one USB port (the Alogic Lift has two) for input or faster wired iPhone charging (18W). In our tests, using an iPhone 15 Pro, the power bank wirelessly charged close to 150%. There are 10K battery packs that offer greater charging power: the Baseus Magnetic Power Bank (187%) and Benks MagClap StandGo (160%) both offer better performance but lack the extra USB port, Apple Watch charger and AirPods charging base stand. Read our full OneAdaptr OneGo review 2. Alogic Lift 4-in-1 MagSafe Wireless 10000mAh Power Bank – Compact 10K MagSafe power bank with Watch charger Pros High battery capacity 2x USB so can charge 4 devices at once Apple Watch charger 7.5W wireless or 18W wired Built-in kickstand Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Alogic Capacity: 38Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (7.5W iPhone and 3W Watch) & USB-C (18W) On test charged iPhone to: 148% Weight: 8oz (228g) Dimensions: 4.25-x-2.7-x-0.95 inches (10.8-x-6.8-x-2.4cm) Colors: White Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models The Alogic Lift MagSafe and Apple Watch power bank is a little fatter but shorter than the OneAdaptr OneGo, reviewed above. While very similar, it lacks the OneGo’s base with AirPods charging pad but it does boast two USB ports to the OneGo’s single input/output port. One USB-C port is for input or faster wired iPhone charging (18W); and the USB-A port is there for older charging cables. You could use either port to charge your AirPods or another iPhone. While you can use both at the same time, simultaneous USB charging does drop power pace to just 5W. The robust-when-folded Apple Watch charging module charges at 3W rather than 5W so doesn’t support Apple Watch Fast Charge but it is a little faster than the 2W OneGo Watch charger. If you don’t need the AirPods charging pad, the Alogic Lift is as able and expert as the OneGo. 3. OtterBox 2-in-1 Power Bank with MagSafe – Best MagSafe battery with fast-charge iPhone and Watch Pros 2-in-1 charging power bank High battery capacity 15W wireless or 20W wired Watch fast charging Cons Very chunky Price When Reviewed: $149.95 Best Prices Today: $149.95 at OtterBox Capacity: 37.08Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wireless (15W iPhone and 5W Watch) & USB-C (20W) On test charged iPhone to: 185% Weight: 12oz (339g) Dimensions: 6-x-3.15-x-1.3 inches (15.3-x-8-x-3.4cm) Colors: White & Silver Compatibility: All iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models This is the largest and heaviest MagSafe power bank we’ve tested. It measures 6-x-3.2-x-1.3 inches (15.3-x-8-x-3.4cm), and weighs a hefty (12oz (340g). It’s certainly not one to slip easily into a pocket, although it can do if you take everything else out! It’s great, though, if you use it as a standard wireless charging stand for most of the time but need it occasionally to take away and charge your phone on the go, and it will also charge your Apple Watch when it’s laid flat. For alternatives look to the Alogic Lift and OneAdaptr OneGo, both reviewed above. Fully Apple certified, it wirelessly charges an iPhone at 15W and fast-charges an Apple Watch. It’s big but it recharges more iPhone than any other battery pack tested here. Best iPhone 15 battery case While not a wireless or magnetic solution, a battery case is a power bank built into a protective case for your iPhone. You are less likely to leave this back-up battery at home as you might with a separate power bank as it is always with your iPhone. The disadvantage of a battery case is that it will likely be obsolete when you change phone but many of us wouldn’t be without one. At the time of writing we had not tested aby battery cases for the iPhone 16, but check out our roundup reviews of the best iPhone 16 cases. 1. Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 – Battery case for iPhone 15 Pros Internal battery Protective case More efficient than a wireless power bank Slimmer than rival battery cases Cons Smaller battery than power banks For iPhone 15 family only Price When Reviewed: $99.95 Best Prices Today: $99.95 at Zagg Capacity: 9.24Wh (2400mAh) for iPhone 15 and 15 Pro; 3000mAh for 15 Pro Max Input charger: USB-C (18W) Output charger: Wired (18W iPhone) On test charged iPhone to: 57% Weight: 8oz (227g) Dimensions: 6.3-x-2.5-x-0.6 inches (16-x-6.3-x-1.5cm) Colors: Black Compatibility: iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max No wireless charging here because the Juice Pack is a protective case with an internal battery. The iPhone is charged via a wired USB-C connector, so charges faster and more efficiently than a wireless-only power bank. Mophie has designed this battery case to be as slim as possible while still offering enough recharge power to get your iPhone to over a half full battery. The other iPhone 15 battery case we tested, the Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 15, reviewed below, comes in two much larger battery capacities (5K and 10K) but the cases themselves are much heavier and bulky. It’s a two-piece design that fits the iPhone well, and offers robust protection from knocks, bumps and drops. The top part did slip off a couple of times in testing from a tight trouser pocket but should fare better from a coat or bag. If you want a one-piece iPhone battery case choose one of the Newdery battery cases, reviewed below. The Mophie Juice Pack is available for all iPhone 15 models except the 15 Plus. If you have an earlier iPhone model, look for options with the Newdery battery cases below. Read our full Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 review 2. Newdery Battery Case – Range of iPhone battery cases Pros Options for iPhone 6 to iPhone 15 Protective case Near 100% battery charge Cons Bulky Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: $23.99 at Amazon Capacity: From 17.78Wh (4800mAh) Input charger: Lightning, USB-C (18W), Qi Output charger: Wired (18W iPhone) On test charged iPhone to: 95% Weight: 4.66oz (132g) Dimensions: 6.3-x-2.5-x-0.8 inches (16-x-6.3-x-2cm) Colors: Black Compatibility: iPhone 11-15 The Newdery Battery Case offers full protection and nearly a full battery recharge, and this dual function makes it a cheaper alternative to a MagSafe case and MagSafe battery pack. However, some may find the bulky design too chunky, although the case itself weighs just 134g. The 5000mAh Newdery Battery Cases scored around 95% in our tests, with the 10K battery cases reaching an amazing 168%. Those test results are from the iPhone 15 Pro models, but Newdery has battery cases for all the recent iPhones. Newdery iPhone Battery Cases on Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA. Some models are wireless compatible themselves so can be charged itself on most Qi charging pads. If you desire protection as well as longer battery life, the Newdery Battery Case offers both in an affordable package. It is much cheaper than the Mophie Juice Pack reviewed above. Read our full Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 15 and 15 Pro review If you don’t need a portable power bank, check out the best MagSafe chargers that we have tested. Also check out our tests of the best iPhone chargers for wired charging solutions, and of course to refill your iPhone power bank. How we tested MagSafe charger testing was conducted using an iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro, subscribed to a 5G network and WiFi, with screen off and all default settings. Our test is a simple battery recharge shootout. We let our test-unit iPhone Pro (3,095mAh battery capacity) drain to just 10% and then set the Battery Pack to work recharging the phone. We then assigned the charger a score of whatever percentage it managed to charge the iPhone to and subtract the 10%; we test each model at least twice. It’s not a real-world test of day-to-day use where you’ll likely be using your phone for various tasks (of varying battery usage) and in different environmental conditions and network configurations. But it does give us a common score format that we can use to compare different battery-pack models. Why comparing Watt Hours are better than Milliamp Hours Phone batteries are generally rated in Milliamp Hours (mAh) but this is a measure of electrical charge, while a Watt Hour is equal to one watt of energy consumed for one hour of time. When comparing battery capacities and how much a power pack will boost a phone’s internal battery, energy is more important than electrical charge. And mAh ignores a battery voltage, which determines the wattage (power) of a battery. If the mAh is the same, the higher the voltage, the greater the actual stored power. For example, Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is rated at just 1,460mAh but it has a higher voltage potential (7.62V) than the iPhone (3.81V) or other battery packs, meaning that it can provide more power to an iPhone than its mAh suggests; in fact, it is actually 2,920mAh. To go into further depth about this read our feature iPhone battery capacities compared that also lists all iPhones battery life in mAh and Wh. Anatomy of a magnetic power bank TORRAS TORRAS TORRAS A lot more than a battery goes into the making of a magnetic power bank. Of course, the battery is the most important component, but the wireless charging coils and magnetic connection are vital for efficient and therefore fast and powerful charging. The transmitter coil transfers power by electromagnetic induction. The magnets need to be set up to exactly connect the transmitting coils—here on the power bank— to the receiving coils, in this case inside the iPhone. The example shown above is the Torras MagStall Wireless Power Bank, reviewed in our chart. You can see the various parts, including that power bank’s rotating stand/handle.

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Trump demanding that Apple must unlock shooter's iPhones because of foreign apps
Republican Presidential candidate Trump has called for Apple to help the FBI unlock iPhones and "foreign apps" belonging to people accused of plotting to assassinate him.FBI headquartersAs predicted by AppleInsider back in July 2024, former President Trump has weighed in on the long-standing disagreement between Apple and the FBI. Repeatedly, the FBI will call for backdoors to be added to iOS to allow law enforcement access, and Apple will point out that this makes a back door for bad actors too.Now according to Fortune magazine, Republican presidential nominee Trump has said that Apple has to help the FBI. Trump said that the FBI had been unable to unlock "three potentially foreign-based apps" on the iPhone belonging to Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was behind the shooting in Pennsylvania. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The iPhone 16 has a secret battery upgrade that will blow your mind
Macworld The new iPhone 16 and 16 Plus may look similar on the outside, but there are some major changes on the inside. And the coolest by far is one you’ll probably never see. In its customary teardown, iFixit has discovered several small changes to the internal layout of parts, including a new L-shaped logic board and the removal of one of the mmWave 5G antennas. Most of these changes are due to the batteries, which are both larger than the iPhone 15 models and have “a hard steel case instead of a soft pouch.” But the coolest feature is hidden under the battery. iFixit discovered that the batteries are secured by a smart adhesive “that can debond when you pass an electrical current through it.” Not only does that mean it will stay in place until an electric charge is applied to it, it also means “no more reliance on finicky, brittle adhesive strips, just a consistent, easily repeatable process.”  There aren’t even pull tabs. The way it works is the adhesive stays stuck until a 9V current runs through it. Like a car battery, you’ll need to attach an alligator clip to the silver tab on the battery and another to the grounding screw by the USB-C port. Hook it up to a power source and wait about a minute and the battery will magically release from the case. Then when you replace it with a new battery, the substrate layer will rebond to the case. You can watch it in action in the video below. 

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Michigan honors Apple with prestigious 4-H award
Apple's efforts with bringing technology to young people in education has been honored with a Michigan 4-H Citation Award.Michigan State UniversityApple has been working in 4-H — "Head, Heart, Hands, and Health" — with its Community Education Initiative since 2019. More recently, Apple has established a Detroit Developer Academy, and worked with the University of Michigan on hearing studies that have led to the new functionality in the AirPods Pro 2.Now Michigan State University (MSU) has announced that it is giving Apple its highest 4-H honor, the Michigan 4-H Citation Award. Two such awards are given annually to organizations and individuals whose support has "advanced the work of MSU Extension's 4-H Youth Development... to affect the lives of Michigan young people in positive, significant, and meaningful ways." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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