Apple's AirPower wireless charging mat may look
svelte and top up everything with the fruit logo in sight, but it's coming much
later than its announcement, so what's a cord-cutter to do when they get their
new iPhone 8, Plus or X? After all, why have fresh glass backs that pass those
electrons through with ease, if not to use the new wireless charging option
that Apple finally brings to its phone portfolio.
Fret not, though, as Belkin just announced a
wireless charging pad called Boost Up which has been developed directly in
collaboration with Apple. Utilizing the most widespread Qi standard, the pad
outputs 7.5W of power, compared to the average 5W of such chargers, and can
pass through most regular cases, too.
Boost Up offers a non-slip surface, various thermal
and foreign object protections, and comes with Belkin's US$ 2500 equipment
warranty, meaning that if the charger damages your gear somehow while connected
(or, in this case, disconnected) properly, you will be covered up to that amount.
The price? At US$ 59.99, we feel there will be plenty of people willing to give
the new wireless charging option of their new iPhones a go.
