iOS 714: Hardware Picks & Tips - Ugreen Car Charger, Nomad Tracking Card, BANG!CASE

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Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard kick off this episode with a discussion of their favorite tech hardware and accessories. From a versatile 3-in-1 wireless charging station to a powerful car charger and a reusable UV sanitizing box, the hosts highlight a diverse array of must-have gadgets that can enhance your Apple device experience. They also delve into the Nomad Tracking Card, a slim and rechargeable item tracker that leverages the Find My network, as well as some clever storage solutions for organizing your Apple Watch bands. Additionally, Rosemary showcases a unique case that adds three customizable action buttons to the iPhone 15 Pro, providing an alternative to the built-in single action button. Anker's Mag Go 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Combines MagSafe, Apple Watch, and AirPods wireless charging in a compact, folding design Supports 15W fast wireless charging for compatible devices Includes a USB-C cable and wall adapter Ugreen 130W USB-C Car Charger Offers three ports (100W USB-C, USB-C, and USB-A) to charge multiple devices simultaneously Designed with built-in cooling vents to prevent overheating Supports full 100W charging for power-hungry devices like laptops and tablets Nomad Tracking Card A credit card-sized, rechargeable item tracker that integrates with the Find My network Provides long-lasting battery life and can be recharged wirelessly using MagSafe Offers peace of mind for keeping track of everyday items like wallets Philips Hue UV Light Sanitizer Box A large, standing UV light box for disinfecting and drying various devices and accessories Features two UVC lamps and a built-in fan for drying items after sanitization Supports 10-minute and 35-minute disinfection and drying cycles Twelve South Time Porter A wall-mounted organizer that allows you to display and store your Apple Watch bands Provides a convenient way to access and choose from your collection of bands Twelve South Butterfly A 2-in-1 MagSafe and Apple Watch charger that folds for easy, portable charging Designed with a leather-clad body and available through the Apple Store BANG!CASE for iPhone 15 Pro Adds 3 customizable action buttons to the side of the iPhone, allowing for additional shortcut functionality Connects to the phone via Bluetooth and leverages the Accessibility settings for button assignments Offers options for single press, double press, and long press actions Feedback: Ken shares his solution for transferring photos and videos from an iPhone to a work computer with software installation restrictions, using the Simple Transfer app and a local network connection. Shortcuts Corner: Rosemary showcases creative ways to utilize the action button feature on the iPhone 15 Pro, such as formatting text for Discord, checking if you're at home, and automating smart home controls. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

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