The TwelveSouth PowerBug will combine a simple MagSafe and USB charger into one minimalist design that you can plug in pretty much anywhere you find an outlet. It’s designed to get rid of those annoying cords while keeping your phone upright, whether in portrait or landscape mode.
The Powerbug features a 15W Qi2 wireless pad, which means it’s perfect for all your MagSafe and Qi2-enabled devices. Plus, it has a USB-C PD port with 35W fast charging and PPS support, so you have more options when deciding to charge. It’s also fully compatible with StandBy Mode, letting your phone transform into a smart, hands-free display.
This charger basically lets you charge a phone through a Qi2 wireless pad while also holding it up like a magnet. What’s even cooler is that you can plug in a USB and charge something else at the same time if you want. While I love wireless charging, I use a wired charger because I want to also use my phone while it charges, and this charger makes that easier.
While a regular wireless charger is convenient, it only comes with the added bonus of not plugging in a USB. This charger actually comes with a real benefit, and I think that more wireless chargers should do this. For example, my wife loves following recipes while cooking, but it’s hard to do without a stand. However, with the Powerbug, she could have her phone perfectly upright, which makes it easier to scroll or glance when needed. This entirely removes the need for a stand or propping the phone up against a cookbook or a spice jar.
If you’re into video calls, especially FaceTime, it’s so much more comfortable to chat hands-free. This little gadget is also perfect for streaming your favorite shows without having to constantly adjust your phone.
Where the PowerBug would really shine, in my opinion, is for anyone who travels a lot or works remotely. It can pop into any outlet, just like a wired charger, but it’s small enough that you’re not fiddling with it to hope it goes in correctly. You can put your phone on it, but you can also use a USB wire if you want to hold your phone in your hands. So it’s like having a charger that can fit anywhere without a problem.
Twelve South didn’t just make an average charger, either. This charger looks as good as it works. It’s smaller and seems like a little button. An even better part is the two sleek color options it comes with. You can get one in Slate, which is black, but closer to gray than jet, or Dune, which is white.
You canbuy the Twelve South PowerBugfor just $49.99 on the official website. This is honestly a steal for the convenience and functionality it offers, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more wireless phone chargers double as a stand.
Twelve South PowerBug
PowerBug is a beautifully minimal way to wirelessly charge your iPhone while keeping it visible and in use, perfect for StandBy mode, FaceTime, streaming, and more. Snap your MagSafe or Qi2-compatible phone into place for effortless, hands-free charging. A built-in USB-C port can power a second device, all without the clutter.
