Anker introduces new MagGo magnetic Qi2 chargers

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Anker has unveiled its new MagGo line of magnetic chargers, stations, and power banks that support Qi2, the latest wireless charging standard. First is the MagGo Power Bank. It's a portable charger that can wirelessly charge your iPhone (via MagSafe) or other Qi2 devices, delivering power up to 27W. It has a kickstand, a USB-C port, and an LCD screen. It comes in different colors and sizes: 10,000mAh or 6,600mAh. The smaller one can also fold into a stand.

The MagGo Wireless Charging Station can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at the same time. Anker offers three models with different designs: a tree-like shape, a flat design, and a clamshell design.

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Anker’s new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds can last longer than your phone

If you’re looking for affordable wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) and impressive battery life, you might want to check out the new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC. These Anker earbuds are an upgraded version of the original Liberty 4, and most notably introduce that long-lasting battery (at least on paper). It promises up to 10 hours of battery life with the buds alone. Plus, an additional 50 hours with the included charging case. Anker hasn't specified if this is with its ANC enabled. But it might be safer to think it'll need this feature disabled to get that maximum of 60 hours of use.

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Anker's new USB-C hub allows M1 MacBooks to connect to up to 3 external monitors

The Apple M1-powered MacBooks, by default, can only output to a single external monitor. Anker saw this issue and unveiled a new 10-in-1 USB-C hub that can allow the MacBook to support up to three external displays. The Anker 563 dock retails for US$249.99 (around CA$321) and includes USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm audio, and Ethernet. Of course, you'd want to learn more about the HDMI ports. One can go up to 4K but only up to 30Hz, a second HDMI port can support 2K at up to 60Hz, and a DisplayPort can support 2K at 60Hz. 

That 4K at 30Hz wouldn't feel particularly smooth to use. But as The Verge pointed out, if you're just watching video content or have productivity software opened there, you might not have an issue with that. Another limitation is that you'll need DisplayLink software to get the M1 MacBook to output to these many monitors, which could be a troublesome experience.

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Anker introduces first MFi-certified iPhone 11 flash

Smartphone photography has developed leaps and bounds over the past few years. One of the areas it has been lagging in is flash photography. Smartphone accessory maker Anker hopes to remedy this for iPhone 11 users. The company is introducing its first flash accessory that has been certified by Apple's Made-for-iPhone (MFi) licensing program. It's possibly the first external flash accessory to get the certification. This accessory can integrate with Apple's hardware and software; specifically, it can work with the iPhone 11 series' built-in flash and stock Camera app as well as third-party camera apps.

The flash accessory will retail for US$49.99 (around CA$65) on Anker's site and Amazon sometime this month. It can last around 10,000 shots per charge and achieve twice the range as well as four times the brightness of the built-in flash. Anker will also ship the accessory with a detachable diffuser. 

Source: The Verge