My phone kept dying at my desk — a magnetic brick quietly fixed it

MagSafe and Qi2 power banks solve one dumb daily annoyance: the phone that's always at 11% because plugging in took just enough effort to skip.… Aliteq Marcus Reeves · Desk & Everyday Contributor

Buy this: the Anker MagGo Power Bank (Qi2, 10K) — snaps on with real magnets, has a little screen that tells you the actual percentage, ~$60 and regularly under $50. For most people this is the…

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Buy the fast one only if you've got a brand-new iPhone: the Anker Qi2.2 25W charges wireless meaningfully faster, but older phones can't cash that check.

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If your real problem is the cable itself, get the Anker with a built-in cable instead — the cord's attached, so it's never missing.

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The honest catch: wireless is always slower and warmer than a plug. This is a convenience upgrade, not a speed upgrade. Know which one you're buying.

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Buy the Anker MagGo (Qi2, 10K). It sits on my desk, snaps to the back of my phone, and it has been years since I've hunted for a cable at 2pm. Only step up to the Qi2.2 25W if you've got a brand-new…

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