mophie introduces new charge stream wireless chargers

Wireless charging is slowly gaining popularity and with it the arrival of better wireless chargers. mophie alone just outed for different wireless chargers to address different needs. There’s a new vent mount charger, desk stand version, and two powerstation wireless chargers. The charge stream vent mount brings your device to eye level while bringing power to either device. With a wireless charging output of 10W, it can work for both the iPhone’s 7.5W and Samsung’s 9W maximum charging capacities. The vent mount retails for US$69.95 (approx. CA$92). mophie also introduced the charge stream desk mount that will let you charge your mobile device in either landscape or portrait orientation. It also has a 10W power output and will work with iPhones, Samsung smartphones, and other Qi-compatible phones.

Now, if you need something that can be untethered from a power cord, there are the charge stream powerstation wireless and powerstation wireless XL. The former has a capacity of 6,040mAh, while the latter has 10,000mAh. When you do charge your devices without being connected to a power cord, these unfortunately lose fast-charging option as it only outputs 5W of power. But if you do plug it in, it can also get 10W of power. All four chargers work with cases that are up to 3mm thick. The powerstation wireless and wireless XL go for $79.95 and $99.95, respectively. Except for the desk stand which comes in the Fall, all the other chargers are available from mophie’s store.

Source: SlashGear 

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