This worlds smallest iPhone and Apple Watch dual charger might be perfect
your travels

Date:
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:04:38 +0000

Description:
Twelve South has just launched the ButterFly, a MagSafe Duo-esque charger for your iPhone and Apple Watch.

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Apple no longer sells the MagSafe Duo, its two-in-one charger for the iPhone and Apple Watch , but if youve found yourself with a charger-shaped hole in your life, Twelve Souths new ButterFly might patch it right up.

Similar to the MagSafe Duo, the ButterFly comes with two magnetic charging pucks in a fold-up design. It can simultaneously juice up an iPhone and an Apple Watch or your AirPods, and Twelve South claims it is the worlds
smallest 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger.

The ButterFly comes with a 20W adapter for fast charging, as well as four international plug adapters so that you can use it abroad in a variety of locations (currently the US, UK, EU and Australia). The whole thing is designed to be taken on your travels, something thats helped by its low-profile and lightweight design.

It comes in an aluminum case to protect its components. The Apple Watch charger pops up so you can use your wearable in Nightstand Mode , and this puck can also power up an AirPods case (provided it works with wireless chargers).

All of this doesn't come cheap, unsurprisingly. The ButterFly is priced at $129.99 from Twelve South's store , which makes it even more expensive than the MagSafe Duo was (albeit by only 99 cents). One of the MagSafe Duos problems was that you could buy a rival device for a fraction of the price, and thats a hurdle that Twelve Souths product is going to have to overcome. The MagSafe Duo alternative (Image credit: Twelve South)

The MagSafe Duo seemed like a clever idea for a gadget, as it let you charge two devices at once while only needing one free wall socket. As well as that, it folded up neatly and took up very little space in a bag all features that made it ideal for travelers.

The only problem was that it used a Lightning port, and that wasnt going to fly once the European Union (EU) and its Digital Markets Act (DMA) forced Apple to switch its devices to USB-C in order to not flout the law.

There was some speculation that Apple would switch out the MagSafe Duos Lightning port for a USB-C one, but instead the company simply withdrew it from sale directly after the iPhone 15 event in September 2023.

While we wait to find out whether the MagSafe Duo makes a comeback, Twelve Souths ButterFly could be a good option if you want a high-end alternative that's small for travel and looks great provided you dont mind its eye-watering price tag. You might also like Best Apple Watch charging stands 2024: how to dock and charge your smartwatch The best iPhone chargers 2024: top-tier cables, mats and blocks for your iPhone The iPhone 15 USB-C switch explained: why it happened and why it matters



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