Published: June 3, 2026 • 11:30 PM IST · Updated: June 4, 2026 • 10:42 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Compact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost.
The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W.
Combine that with their ability to magnetically snap on via MagSafe, and you’ve got yourself an essential add-on that’s easy to take on the go.