Accessories

OlloClip Adds to iPhone Lenses

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The OlloClip Connext X line of iPhone accessories selection gets a pair of additions-- the Pro and Intro series, offering more choices for both enthusiast and more casual smartphone photographers.

Olloclip lensesThe Pro and Intro series lenses are compatible with the Multi-Device and iPhone X clips, as well as any future iPhone attachment clips. The Pro Series consists of a Super Wide and a Telephoto lens, with the Super Wide lens providing a wider field of view with the least amount of distortion and the Telephoto lens offering x2 magnification.

As for the Intro series, OlloClip offers a combination of Wide Angle and Macro lens. The Intro Wide Angle lens has a slightly more spherical effect than other wide angle lenses from the company, and is aimed at selfies, group video chats or simply capturing a bigger picture with a smartphone camera. Unscrewing the lens reveals a Macro lens transforming the smartphone into a digital magnifier.

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iPad Pro Gets USB-C Hub

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The 2018 iPad Pro ditching the proprietary Lightning port for a USB-C hub means more accessory opportunities, and Hyper is one of the first to take advantage with the HyperDrive USB-C hub

iPad Pro HyperdriveThe HyperDrive adds no less than 6 ports to the latest Apple tablet-- namely HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack, SD and microSD card slots, USB-A 3.0 and USB-C Power Delivery. It is built out of aluminium, includes a removable polycarbonate and ABS grip, and sits flush with the side of the display when hooked to the tablet, with or without the Smart Folio keyboard.

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Tile Puts Replaceable Batteries in Next-Gen Trackers

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The Tile Bluetooth tracker portfolio gets an update in the shape of two trackers-- the Tile Mate and Tile Pro, both offering replaceable coin cell batteries and a subscription service covering said batteries.

Tile ProThe Tile Mate has a Bluetooth range of 45m, and promises to be 100% louder compared to the previous version. Meanwhile the Tile Pro has 90m range, and is 50% louder. A small door in the back covers the battery, specifically a CR1632 coin cell battery for the Tile Mate and a CR2032 for the Tile Pro.

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Belkin Charges More iDevices With Boost Up Dock

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Belkin announces a wireless charging solution for owners of the latest iDevices-- the BoostUp Wireless Charging Dock, a charger compatible the recently launched iPhone XS models and all Apple Watches.

Belkin BoostUpThe BoostUp dock should provide a worthy alternative to the still unavailable Apple AirPower charger. It offers 7.5W of Qi-certified wireless power for all compatible phones, and handles the simultaneous wireless charging of an iPhone and Watch. In addition, a USB-A port can power up a 3rd device. Powering the actual dock is an included 45W AC adapter.

“We designed and engineered new BoostUp Wireless Charging Dock from the ground up to be the most elegant and most powerful home for your iPhone and Apple Watch,” the company says. “On the inside, we packed our latest intelligent wireless charging systems. It’s a great example of how the Belkin design teams think of technology as an extension to our lifestyle that should enhance our environment as much as it makes life with our mobile devices more enjoyable. We could not be more excited to bring this beautiful piece of technology to your home.”

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Hyper Claims "World's Most Powerful" USB-C Battery

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Hyper takes to Kickstarter to launch HyperJuice-- "the world's most powerful USB-C battery pack," at least according to the company, and the first to support the 100W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 profile.

HyperjuiceThe battery promises a total of 130W combined output when using the 100W (max) USB-C input/output jack, 60W (max) USB-C jack and 18W (max) USB-A Quick Charge jack. It charges up fully in an hour if used with a 100W USB-C charger, while a 60W charger takes around 1.7 hours. Customers need to add the charger, since Hyper does not include one in the package.

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