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iPhone charger mania!

Lots of weird new chargers debut at IFA Berlin.

Leander Kahney
September 05, 2024

IFA Berlin (short for Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) is the world's largest consumer electronics show — Europe’s answer to the annual CES expo in Las Vegas.

Running through September 10, the show will bring boatloads of new smartphones, TVs, laptops, fridges and robot vacuums.

For us Apple users, the most directly relevant new products are a raft of new chargers.

Take Twelve South’s new PlugBug wall charger, which comes with built-in Find My support, making it easy to track down your laptop charger when it goes walkies.

There are also interesting and innovative folding chargers from Belkin and Anker, and don’t miss these clever folding headphones from soundcore.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Talking of headphones: We have a great deal on the excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones. These cans are tops — easily comparable to pricey AirPods Max — but this open-box deal brings them in at $200 — less than half the price of Apple’s headphones.
You don’t need to worry about earwax with headphones, but AirPods are a different story. If your earbuds don’t sound right, maybe they need a good clean.
These new Apple Home-compatible smart locks work with iPhone and Apple Watch — plus face recognition.
Apple TV+ has growing slate of excellent documentaries. The latest is The Last of the Sea Women about South Korea’s “real-life mermaids,” who dive the ocean for their food.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

This tiny 3-way charger is the star of Anker's new MagGo lineup

The MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station stands out in Anker's new MagGo lineup of charging accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.

Power up your iPhone on the go with new Belkin folding chargers in multiple shapes

Belkin's latest wireless travel chargers offer foldable designs and compatibility with iPhone via Qi2. Fast charging wherever you go.

Lockly introduces 4 new smart locks to Home app and Home Key

Four new Zeno smart locks, featuring compact designs and advanced features, are Lockly's first for Apple's Home app and Home Key.

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Deals team}

At $149 off, these excellent Sony headphones are a steal

A great sale price on Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones mean you can afford to focus, relax or simply enjoy your music without distractions.

Soundcore's top new headphones fold down to half their normal size

The new Space One Pro headphones bring an unusual folding design and upgraded features, including killer noise cancellation.

What time will Apple's iPhone 16 live stream start in your country?

Wondering what the local start time of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event live stream is in your country or city? Find out here.

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Deals team}

Save 91% on this elite, AI-powered cheap airfare finder

Whether you pick a specific destination or just want to see your options, AI-powered OneAir will hunt down cheap flights for you.

‘NFL Retro Bowl ’25’ and ‘NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition’ pump up fans for new seasons

Get in the game -- the esports game -- with “NFL Retro Bowl ’25” or the upcoming “NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition.” Don't just watch, play!

Korean grandma guardians of the sea fight to stave off extinction [Apple TV+ trailer]

"The Last of the Sea Women" trailer shows women still dive for food off Korea -- but they must stand up to forces killing their way of life.

How to clean your gross, waxy AirPods

AirPods crust up with earwax and whatever bacteria we have living in our ears. Happily, cleaning AirPods is easy and satisfying.

Today in Apple history: iPod shows it has life after iPhone

On September 5, 2007, Apple introduced its first post-iPhone iPods: the third-gen iPod nano, the iPod Classic and the iPod touch.

Tweets of the day

the iPhone Standby mode dock from the latest video ft. Overwerk
bit.ly/ow-syj-dock
— Scott Yu-Jan (@scottyujan)
11:05 PM • Sep 4, 2024

Based on what I've been told, Apple may have accidentally leaked the new Apple Watch 10, in fact when trying to pair an Apple Watch with an iPhone on iOS 18.1 this screen appeared which clearly showed an Apple Watch with a larger screen and ultra-thin edges never seen before
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial)
4:21 PM • Sep 5, 2024

When you randomly find Tim Cook walking into random coffee shop in your small European country. What are the chances 🤯
— Jaka Hudoklin (@offlinehacker)
6:38 PM • Sep 3, 2024

What's interesting here is that a computer did the fun, creative job of drawing Kermit in various scenarios, and then a human did the boring, labor-intensive job of creating shortcuts with custom thumbnails to open all of their favorite apps.
— Lon Harris (@Lons)
9:49 PM • Sep 3, 2024

Wallpaper of the day

new wallpaper..
— aws𝕏 (@awsiiq)
4:27 PM • Sep 4, 2024

One more thing ...

❝

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.

— Steve Jobs, 2005.

Today’s poll

What’s your favorite way to charge your iPhone?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Do you practice Inbox Zero?

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