With 2023 just around the corner, you'll probably have a bunch of vacation plans to put into action. You deserve it after a rough 2020, a slightly better (but still 'meh' 2021), and a things-are-finally-looking-up 2022.
However, one thing none of us miss is the planning (and packing) phase that comes with traveling, especially when dealing with the chargers that help keep our precious devices juiced up and ready to go. Having to deal with a myriad of charging cables can be a real nightmare, even more so if you're the type of person who likes to bring more than three devices with them on their travels.
But Apple's solution to this problem comes in the form of a sleek, all-in-one package: The MagSafe Duo Charger. It normally retails for S$199 (US$147.79), but is now selling for S$141 (US$104.72) on Amazon Singapore. Here's why you should consider getting one.
A sleek, foldable, and pocketable charger.
The MagSafe Duo is a pretty simple device at first glance.
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It's got a MagSafe charger on one side (for your iPhone), as well as an Apple Watch charger on the other side. If you've got a pair of AirPods with a MagSafe-compatible charging case (like the AirPods Pro 2), you can use both the MagSafe and Apple Watch chargers to juice up your music cans.
Conveniently, the Apple Watch charger portion also flips upright, giving you the option to charge your smartwatch flat with its strap-ends flayed out, or upright for a proper nightstand experience.
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But what ties it all together in a neat little package is the fact that the charger only requires one cable – an included Lightning-to-USB-C. However, for your charger to work at its best, you'll need to connect it to a power source that provides at least 20W of charge. You can buy this power adapter separately.
Even if you don't own any Apple devices, you can still use the MagSafe Duo to charge Qi-compatible devices, so your Android smart devices aren't going to feel left out.
The best part of all, in our humble opinion, is the fact that you can easily fold it up and stow it during your travels – it really won't take up much space, if at all:
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Small enough to fit in the side pocket of a backpack, or even in your own pants pocket.