Mophie’s new charging station, external battery packs keep devices powered

By Christian de Looper August 30, 2016

Mophie wants to make it easier for you to charge your devices, and has announced a variety of new charging solutions, including a wireless charger and a range of external batteries.

Like the rest of the new products, the Charge Force Powerstation is an external battery, but it’s able to charge devices wirelessly. The device features a massive 10,000mAh battery, and is compatible with all of Mophie’s Charge Force battery cases for the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S series. With the device, you can also go the old-school route with the built-in USB port.

“From software to hardware, developments in mobile tech happen daily,” said Mophie co-founder and President Shawn Dougherty in a statement. “The one remaining constant is anxiety over keeping our devices powered. Today, this affects more people than ever, so we innovate 24/7 with this in mind.”

Apart from the Charge Force Powerstation, a range of other external batteries have also been announced. The Powerstation USB-C, as the name suggests, features both a USB-C and a USB-A port, as well as a huge 10,000mAh battery. The Powerstation USB-C costs $100.

Next up is the Powerstation Plus, which comes in three models. The Powerstation Plus Mini has a 4,000mAh battery, the Powerstation Plus has a 6,000mAh battery, and the Powerstation Plus XL has a 12,000mAh battery. The Powerstation Plus starts at $60, and offers Mophie’s switch-tip design, which makes it compatible with both iPhones and Android devices.

Last but not least is the standard Powerstation, which also comes in a number of different models. The Powerstation Mini has a 3,000mAh battery, the standard Powerstation a 6,000mAh battery, the Powerstation XL a 10,000mAh battery, and the Powerstation XXL a huge 20,000mAh battery. The Powerstation starts at $30.

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