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GSM Arena
a day ago
- GSM Arena
First hands-on photos of the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 shared by DCS
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 was announced yesterday and is already on sale in China. Digital Chat Station has posted some hands-on photos and thoughts on Xiaomi's latest flip foldable. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 The phone's larger battery (5,165mAh, up from 4,780mAh on the original) promises longer battery life. The phone also supports wireless charging at 50W (more on that and accessories later). The Snapdragon 8 Elite has performance when needed but is also capable of running efficiently. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2: 4' cover and 6.86' inner displays The displays are the same size as last year – 4' cover display and 6.86' inner display. The crease on the inner display is very small, the best in the industry, reports DCS. As for the cover display, it was measured at 810 nits of brightness in sunlight mode, which results in good visibility outdoors. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 Going back to wireless charging, Xiaomi offers magnetic cases that work with MagSafe compatible chargers and stands. Additionally, Xiaomi has built a portable photo printer. This CNY 700 ($100) add-on has a shutter key and can turn your digital shots into physical photos that you can share. A portable photo printer for the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 By the way, Xiaomi also unveiled a new photography kit for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra yesterday – no photo printer here, not even a detachable battery grip. On the plus side, it is pretty lightweight at just 42g and still adds a two-stage shutter key plus a dedicated video button. Source
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Gizmodo
Amazon Offers 4.9-Star 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank for 88% Off, Practically a Free Portable Charger
How often have you found yourself in a situation where you wished you had a way to charge up a phone or other device, but had no way to do so? It happens to all of us, and it's always frustrating when it does. That's because it always comes at the most inopportune times. LIke when you're using your GPS, checking work emails, or trying to get a few pictures with friends. So if you've ever fumbled with messy cables or carried around a brick-sized battery bank, you know the hassle that comes with finding the right one. Right now, you can head to Amazon to get the Aobbow Magnetic Portable Charger for $25, down from its usual price of $200. That's $175 off and a discount of a whopping 88%. See at Amazon This slim and portable charger can do just about anything you need it to. It's built for people who need quick, cordless charging on the go, particularly iPhone users with MagSafe capabilities. Just snap it onto the back of your phone and you're good to go. There's no need to dig through your bag for a cable or hover around the nearest wall outlet. It's magnetic, wireless, and incredibly simple to use. It has a high 10,000mAh capacity, which means there's plenty of juice to go around, even if you have multiple phones to charge. That's more than enough to keep your phone topped off throughout the day, whether you're using it to watch videos, take video calls, or scroll through social media. It offers enough juice for multiple charges depending on your device and usage, which is ideal if you're out for hours and don't want to worry about your battery percentage dropping too low. And if you're someone who likes to multitask, the built-in foldable stand adds another layer of convenience. You can prop your phone up while it charges, which is perfect for streaming, FaceTiming, or just keeping your screen visible while you work or relax. The USB-C input/output also supports fast charging if you prefer plugging in, and the onboard LED indicators let you know how much power is left at a glance. Do you have $25? Do you want to spend it on something wise? This is it. Light, slim, and easy to use, the Aobbow Magnetic Portable Charger is one of those gadgets that quietly becomes part of your everyday essentials. If you're looking for a deal on a portable charger that blends performance with simplicity, this is the one to watch. See at Amazon
CNN
3 days ago
- CNN
Nomad's new MagSafe leather wallet finally convinced me to ditch the bifold
I've never been the biggest fan of MagSafe wallets. I've tried just about every model on the market, from Apple's in-house solution to the cream of the crop from Satechi. But, no matter how good they were, they never stuck around long in my everyday carry. That is, until now. Nomad recently launched its new Leather Mag Wallet, and I have been giving it a try for the past few days. It has offered as strong a first impression as I could have hoped for, turning a product that's been a novelty into a solution so good that it's a certified must-have. That's thanks to AirTag-like features, Qi charging, room for up to four cards and a gorgeous leather exterior that all combine to make this the MagSafe wallet I've been waiting for. Nomad Leather Mag Wallet Nomad's first MagSafe leather wallet includes room for upwards of four credit cards and IDs. It also features a built-in item finder equipped with a rechargeable battery that refuels wirelessly with a Qi charging stand. It all comes wrapped in Nomad's usual premium leather build. Nomad is no stranger to making wallets. The company has released designs made of its premium leather for ages, but it's taken this long for Nomad to make a MagSafe wallet. Fortunately, it was well worth the wait. Equal parts form and function, the new Nomad Leather Mag Wallet is made from the same genuine Horween leather that's won me over. When CNN Underscored sought out the best iPhone 16 cases, Nomad topped the charts with its recent rendition of the Modern Leather Cover. That same editor-approved build quality is now being ported over to an accessory. Inside the premium leather exterior is room to hold a standard four cards, but Nomad manages to sneak in room for an extra card or two — most other MagSafe Wallets from competing brands only have space for a pair of cards. Easily the most compelling feature is the Find My support, and you can probably guess why. Around a year ago, I lost my wallet. It led to a frustrating experience, canceling my credit cards and journeying to the DMV to replace my license. Even after a night spent trying to retrace my steps to find the missing billfold, I was left with no ID and no American Express card. Once I realized Nomad was tapping the same technology that makes Apple AirTags so beloved, I was eager to get my hands on the leather wallet. I love that the accessory allows you to monitor the live location of your wallet from an iPhone's Find My app, right alongside your keys, AirPods and other accessories. I'm also relieved that it uses a rechargeable battery that can be topped off wirelessly with any Qi or MagSafe charger. That means you can refuel the battery without having to take anything apart, unlike actual AirTags. Prev Next Ever since Apple first introduced MagSafe in 2020 with the launch of the iPhone 12, I have searched for the best accessories that leverage the magnetic tech. I've all but settled on the best MagSafe charging stand, the Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe, as well as my favorite power bank, the Anker's MagGo model, which features the technology. When it comes to wallets that snap onto the back of your iPhone, I hadn't found one worth ditching my normal wallet for. That is, until Nomad finally packed all the functionality I could want into its Leather Mag Wallet. I've been using it for the past week, and the peace of mind is already worth the $79 price tag in my book. A good leather wallet will run you around that price to begin with, — that is, if you're shopping our top pick for the best wallets. Throw in the price of an AirTag or any of the wallet-friendly item finders designed to be as slim as a credit card, and you're looking at even more cash just to keep tabs on its location. CNN Underscored has a team of writers and editors with many years of product testing experience as well as experience researching and recommending other buys, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when relevant to ensure we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. Senior deals editor Rikka Altland has personally been reviewing all kinds of electronics and home goods for nearly a decade.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Forbes
Nomad's New iPhone Wallet Has Find My And MagSafe Built In
If you don't know it, Nomad is a Californian accessory maker that makes cases, stands, chargers and more. Horween leather is a specialty of the brand. It's just released its latest iPhone accessory: a wallet that snaps on to the back of any MagSafe-compatible iPhone and has Find My built in. Nomad Leather Mag Wallet The case can hold up to four credit cards with a cut-out at the base so you can slide them out. It is made of the company's favored vegetable-tanned Horween leather and comes in two colors, black and brown. Both will gain individual patinas over time. The fact that it snaps to the back of the iPhone means you'll know where it is, but when you remove it, to recharge the iPhone on a MagSafe charger, for instance, you needn't worry about it going astray. It has Find My built in, so it's almost like having an AirTag in your wallet, only much flatter, obviously. It doesn't have the precision finding of Apple's own AirTag, but you can locate it in the Find My app. Nomad Leather Mag Wallet As you may know, this works so that once the wallet is put into Lost mode, it sends out a silent signal to any passing Apple device, which quietly lets you know where the wallet has been seen. It can also play a sound, so you can confirm it really did slip down the back of the couch, and additionally you can set the wallet to send you a notification when it's been left behind. The wallet has a battery inside it but Nomad has not only chosen a rechargeable battery, but one that can be charged just like the iPhone, from a MagSafe or Qi wireless charger. Nomad says the battery lasts around five months between charges. It will connect to the back of the iPhone using MagSafe, or through a MagSafe-capable case (one of those on the iPhone 16e will give compatibility here as the 16e doesn't have MagSafe built-in). Nomad would point out that it teams perfectly with one of its own Horween leather cases, though any suitable case will work. Note that Nomad's products often sell very fast: although it's only been on sale for a matter of hours, brown is already sold out, though it will doubtless return. The Leather Mag Wallet costs $79 from
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nomad Leather Mag Wallet Review: Quality Meets Apple Find My
Even when Apple made a leather MagSafe wallet, I wasn't a fan. Thankfully, Nomad has a new minimalist wallet with an Apple Find My Bluetooth tracker built in. After a week with the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet, I can tell you it's not leaving my iPhone anytime soon. The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet is available for $80 in Rustic Brown and Black. While it can be used with any Android phone with a Qi2 or MagSafe case, the built-in Bluetooth tracker only supports Apple's Find My. For that reason, the wallet is primarily marketed to iPhone owners. Before this review, my go-to MagSafe wallet was the Peak Design Mobile Wallet. I kept the Nomad Tracking Card inside to ensure AirTag-like tracking of my ID and credit cards. Unfortunately, keeping the tracker in my wallet limited the number of cards I could carry. The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet fixes this by incorporating the Bluetooth tracker into the device. Looking around the Horween leather-wrapped accessory, I was immediately reminded of Apple's Wallet with MagSafe. It's slim, securely connects to the back of my iPhone using MagSafe, and looks premium overall. But there are a good number of differences between the first-party and third-party wallets. The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet can hold four standard credit cards compared to Apple's three. In my experience, if you have any metal cards, those take up extra space and make sliding cards in and out more difficult. Ultimately, I only carried around my ID, one plastic credit card, and one metal credit card to ensure everything slid in and out smoothly. Additionally, there are cutouts that make it easy to get your cards in and out. At the bottom, a slot allows you to slide the entire stack out of the wallet. I found this to be the best way to access the credit card at the back of the pile. You'll also need to push everything up to dig out any cards in the middle. A divot around front is the perfect shape to use your thumb and slide the first card out of the wallet. I kept my most-used credit card here as it was super easy to access. But most importantly, Nomad's Leather Mag Wallet works as a Bluetooth tracker even when disconnected from your iPhone. Apple's wallet only shared the location where the accessory was removed from your phone. With a built-in battery, the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet continues to share its location whenever it comes within range of compatible devices, like iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Unfortunately, the Nomad wallet doesn't have a UWB radio like an AirTag, so you won't be able to precisely locate it. Instead, in the Find My app, you can get directions to its last detected address, and if the wallet is nearby, you can play a high-pitch alarm. While I would love for Apple's UWB tech to make it to third-party accessories, the options available make the wallet easy to find. The biggest annoyance with Apple's AirTags is that the coin batteries only last about a year. After that, you'll have to run to the store and pick up replacements. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about swapping batteries into your wallet. When fully charged, the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet has an advertised five months of battery life. When it's low, all you have to do is stick the wallet on a Qi wireless charger—it also magnetically attaches to MagSafe and Qi2 chargers. Once aligned correctly, the wallet emits a short beep. Something to note is that there is no LED light to indicate the wallet's remaining battery life. Instead, you'll have to rely on the Find My app to notify you when the battery is due to be charged. I've really enjoyed my time with the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet, and knowing the leather will patina over time to match the wear of my Traditional Leather Case makes it even better. The biggest downside is that Nomad isn't selling a wallet with support for Android's Find Hub. However, with most companies refusing to add proper Qi2 to their flagship smartphones, this isn't all that surprising. Once Team Green no longer requires the purchase of Qi2-ready cases for magnetic accessories, maybe we'll see Nomad release another wallet. I don't see the $80 cost as being too much given that the wallet is made of premium leather, but it is more expensive than Apple's and other third-party alternatives on Amazon. If you choose to invest in the accessory, I believe it should hold up for years.
