Gadgets: Now it's time to upgrade your chargers

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Charge it.

Now that the gifts are open and many of us received new smartphones, true wireless earbuds or Apple Watches that must be charged, why not do it with the latest and greatest?

The latest and greatest chargers include the newer charging standard Qi2. It charges faster than the original Qi standard and seems to have a better magnetic system. (There's nothing wrong with the original Qi charging standard; there's no need to get rid of it.)

Satechi's new Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad (8.3 by 3.8 by 0.81 inches) will simultaneously wirelessly charge a Qi2-enabled iPhone or other Qi-compatible smartphone. It will also give AirPods and an Apple Watch 5W of charging power. The stand feature allows the charging smartphone to work hands-free to watch media from portrait or landscape angles or keep it in standby mode.

The Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad ($99.99) is constructed with a premium-grade aluminum enclosure, a vegan-leather base and a soft silicone charging puck. Its travel-friendly design, with durable hinges for the smartphone and watch chargers, allows it to pack up easily. Charging works just as well while it's folded up.

Included are a 45W US power adapter, UK and EU travel adapters, and a 40-inch USB-C cable.

Satechi's other new charging stand, the 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand ($129.99), gives your charging a more vertical display, while the Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad has more of a horizontal feel. With the charging pad, each item charging sits in a row, while on the stand, the Qi2 smartphone charging is front and center, with AirPods on the bottom and Apple Watch charging on the back.

The 3.5 by 3.5 by 6.22-inch 3-in-1 Qi2 charging stand has many of the same features. It charges smartphones with 15 watts of Qi2 power, the Apple Watch with 5 watts, and the AirPods with 5 watts. The AirPod charging pad will also charge other compatible true wireless MagSafe charging cases.

A 45W power adapter, USB-C cable, and UK and EU travel adapters are included. Both chargers have foreign object detection, temperature regulation and overcharge protection. They automatically detect problems and cut power when necessary to ensure a safe charge.

https://satechi.net/products/3-in-1-foldable-qi2-wireless-charging-stand

The InfinaCore T3 Pro: 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Stand ($59.99) is made of anodized aluminum and has a vertical design. It holds a smartphone in front for wireless charging and hands-free viewing. An Apple Watch charging puck is on top, and AirPods or other compatible true wireless earbud cases charge on the bottom backside.

The output for the Qi2 charging is 15 watts, 5 watts for AirPods and 3.5 watts for an Apple Watch. Rubber feet keep the stand in place. The T3 Pro is available in silver crest, black forest, blue steel or gold luxe.

InfinaCore's M3 Mini Wireless Battery Pack wirelessly but securely snaps into place on the back of a compatible smartphone for powerful MagSafe charging on the go. It has a 5,000mAh capacity and has a portable size of about 9 stacked credit cards (2.5 by 1.5 by 0.5 inches). The MagSafe charging makes it compatible with all wireless charging phones and devices.

The battery is crafted from anodized aluminum. When attached, it automatically turns on without the need of a power button, and is available in black or pearl white. It can be personalized with engraving, which can include initials, names or a photo. InfinaCore has a 99-year warranty to cover damages, defects, and loss of function for all its products.

https://infinacore.com/products/t3-pro