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Twelve South launches the PowerCord

 Twelve South, a leading designer of premium tech accessories, today launches the PowerCord, a first of its kind, all-in-one charging solution. Putting an end to tangled cables and confusing adapters, PowerCord combines a 30W fast charging wall adapter with an integrated USB-C cord, creating one seamless solution that simplifies charging. Users can just plug in the PowerCord and power up their devices, without having to scrabble around for separate blocks, adapters or cables.

Universally compatible with all USB-C devices, PowerCord will charge the latest iPhones, Google Pixel, USB-C iPads, Android devices, earbuds, gaming controllers and even smaller laptops like the MacBook Air. Designed to charge quickly with high-speed 30W charging, it’s perfect for use at home, in the office or on the go.

Thoughtfully engineered with a slim plug and cable that angles downwards, PowerCord will easily fit into tight spaces without users having to move furniture around. Compact and lightweight, it also has a flat, durable, tangle-resistant, braided cable that makes it ideal for remote work setups, travel and commuting. It comes in two lengths – four feet, or 10 feet for extra reach – helpful for using in a bedroom or behind a couch where outlets aren’t as accessible.

Bringing style and substance to everyday charging, the Twelve South PowerCord is available now in either Slate or Dune, from £39 from Twelve South UK and Amazon UK very soon

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KraftGeek – FlexyMount Phone/Tablet Holder Review

The KraftGeek – FlexyMount Phone/Tablet Holder is a neaty attachment that you can have at your disposal for the bigger devices out there if you happen to use them, I just use mobile phones but there is creators out there that use bigger devices and this will serve them well as it has many uses other than those who vlog etc.

This could be an ideal attachment for the kitchen area for example whereby you could have your iPad attached to this and your tripod top watch cooking menus and so on and also other use cases would be doing musical lessons again the same idea to have your music scripts at hand and easier to access at home or on the go.

Overall this is a simple addition to your collection if you are a vlogger/blogger and more and not confined to one use and can be used in practical manners at home in your studio office and much more.

 

  • Wide Compatibility: Supports smartphones and tablets from 4.7” to 13” (3.54-8.46” width), including iPad Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab, iPhone 15 Pro, and more.
  •  Adjustable Fit: Securely holds devices with an expand button and soft pads, fitting both phones and tablets for versatile tripod mounting.
  •  Flexible Angles: Offers 180° adjustment and 360° rotation, ideal for recording, streaming, or digital sheet music viewing.
  •  Accessory Integration: Features a built-in cold shoe mount for adding lights, mics, or monitors, enhancing your video quality.
  •  Versatile Mounting: Easily attaches to tripods, selfie sticks, music stands, and more with a standard 1/4” screw connect

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ZAGG Unveils Pro Keys 2: New Wireless Keyboard Designed to Maximize iPad Productivity

ZAGG, a global leader in accessories and technologies that empower mobile lifestyles, today announced the Pro Keys 2 folio case with detachable, wireless keyboard crafted specifically for the iPad Pro 11 (M4), iPad Air 11 (M2), iPad Pro 13 (M4), and iPad Air 13 (M2).

The Pro Keys 2 folio case and keyboard turns your iPad into a mobile powerhouse, allowing for seamless productivity wherever users go. With refined, laptop-style keys for a responsive typing experience and up to 6.6 feet of iPad drop protection, the Pro Keys 2 features a detachable keyboard, multi-device pairing functionality, an adjustable stand, backlit keys for dimly lit environments, a stylus holder, and more.* It’s the perfect tool for anyone needing a flexible keyboard and protective case solution for their iPad.

“Our goal is to provide premium keyboards and accessories that elevate our users’ mobile experiences,” said Gavin Slevin, Managing Director at ZAGG International. “The Pro Keys 2 keyboard combines productivity-enhancing features with a price point that delivers excellent value to ensure users have the right tools to stay efficient and connected from any location.”

Unlock the full potential of your iPad with the Pro Keys 2 wireless keyboard and detachable case. It boasts an upgraded keyframe for smoother and more precise key travel, providing an effortless touch-typing experience. The case is designed to magnetically hold the stylus with the iPad, offering a streamlined user setup.

Key features include:

  • Enhanced Protection: The durable polycarbonate shell, combined with rubberized edges and reinforced corners, delivers drop protection from heights up to 6.6 feet (2 meters).
  • Magnetic Folio Cover: When detached from the keyboard, the folio-style cover protects your screen from scratches and bumps.
  • Superior Typing Experience: The redesigned keys are crafted for quicker, more comfortable typing with accurate keystrokes.
  • Removable Keyboard: Separate the keyboard from the case to position your iPad on one surface while using the keyboard on another.
  • Adjustable Viewing Stand: The foldable cover converts into a stand, providing two viewing angles for your convenience.
  • Long Lasting Battery: Benefit from prolonged battery life thanks to the efficient sleep/wake function that conserves power.
  • Stylus Storage: Keep your ZAGG Pro Stylus or Apple Pencil securely stored with the snap-fit holder.
  • Dual-Device Pairing: Seamlessly switch between two paired devices with the Bluetooth keyboard.
  • Forward-facing Speakers: Audio is directed straight toward the user for a better listening experience.
  • Customizable Backlit Keys: Choose from seven vibrant colors to keep working efficiently in low light.
  • Space-Saving Design: The foldable stand occupies minimal space, ideal for working in tight or compact areas.

 Pricing and Availability:

The ZAGG Pro Keys 2 folio case with detachable, wireless keyboard is available today at ZAGG.com and at select retail stores globally for €109.99 / £109.99 / $109.99 for the iPad Pro 11 (M4) and iPad Air 11 (M2), and €169.99 / £159.99 / $169.99 for the iPad Pro 13 (M4), and iPad Air 13 (M2). Designed to provide unmatched productivity on the go, the Pro Keys 2 offers a premium solution for iPad users at a competitive price. Visit ZAGG’s website or your nearest retailer to enhance your iPad experience today.

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New, cheaper iPad? QDOS has your protection covered

Anyone buying a new, regular iPad, should remember to think about case and screen protection too. QDOS has both – just in time for summer trips abroad to ensure possible breakage doesn’t add to the holiday cost!

As well as Apple announcing new versions of the iPad Air and iPad Pro this week, the tech giant has also massively dropped the price of the regular iPad, so if you’re looking to spend less on an iPad, you’ll now be saving about £150.

What’s more, QDOS has you covered for your iPad protection with its range of MUSE folio cases and screen protection.

All the QDOS products boast sleek design, cool colours and resistant materials.

MUSE Folio cases for iPad 10th generation

Price: £49.99

Available: QDOS website

Product details:

  • Premium multi-angle folio case
  • Transparent back and stylish woven, water-resistant front cover
  • Tri-fold design can easily fold into different positions to create a perfect stand for reading, viewing, typing or making FaceTime calls
  • Optimal protection: shock absorbent edges, polycarbonate, rigid back and microfiber inner lining to prevent scrapes and scratches
  • Crystal clear back allows you to display your iPad whilst also protecting from damage
  • MUSE automatically wakes your iPad when opened, and puts it to sleep when closed, helping preserve battery life
  • Built-in Apple Pencil holder, keeping it secure on the move and conveniently charged.

Optiguard GLASS PROTECT iPad screen saver

Price: £39.99

Available: QDOS website

Product details:

  • 0.3mm thin, premium Japanese tempered glass screen protection
  • Easy-Applicator tool (design registered) for perfect, hassle-free installation, made from recycled materials
  • Full glue guarantees a secure adhesion between the tempered glass screen protector and your iPad
  • 9H scratch and impact resistance
  • Case-friendly design covers the display’s live area
  • Oleophobic coating repels fingerprints and oily residue
  • Super-smooth, super-responsive touch sensitivity.

Tech Review – Benks Infinity Basic Tablet Stand for iPads and more.

Many of us have more than one device to play with or work on be it at home or in the office but having that second device like a tablet or phone is sat beside you on the table which can get in the way but what if there was a premium product that solved that and kept it out of the way but in a position to use it and the product looks good on your desk? Well here is the answer right here from Benks who have some really nice innovative products and we have test some of these before which you will get a glimpse of in this video or by searching Benks on site.

Boasting a solid aluminum construction and designed to be easily portable, Benks Infinity Basic Pad Stand is the perfect accessory to transform your Pad into an efficient workstation. This foldable stand will keep your Pad secure, offering compatibility with all Pads.

As the company states the solid build of the product alone and design gives this a leap over your typical plastic made offerings on the market and this can not only hold your tablet you can use a phone a phone or tablet if it is small for example or your iPad if you have one which I do not personally own at the minute but that might change yet.

This can swivel from the base and again something you do not see too often and is more a fixed option you tend to find in stores etc and this can also be folded away which means portability again unlike others which are again a fixed alternative and makes it ideal to fit in your travel bag or bring it to your office or even have on your bedside locker giving you easy access to whatever device you may use and for me I could also put my chromebook on it and it remains super stable and another way it can be used and nicely raised and easy to access and use as normal if working on two laptops at a time which can be the case.

Top top it off it allows heat dissipation on the back unlike other stands which would be a solid piece so what is there not to like about this? Check out the video below for more.

Ideally this is for someone who wants to have clean desk who uses more than one device and have them at hand to do other things on another device such as social media emails and more and do it in style.

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Twelve South introduces HoverBar Tower innovative new stand for iPad

Twelve South, a leading designer of Apple accessories, today introduces the HoverBar Tower, a flexible floor stand for iPad. Whether working out, playing a musical instrument or watching Netflix in bed, the HoverBar Tower will ensure the iPad displaying the exercise video, sheet music or latest TV series is in the perfect viewing position. Height adjustable from under three feet to over five feet and with a rotating bracket that can hold an iPad in portrait or landscape, the HoverBar Tower is easy to move around and use anywhere in the home. The HoverBar Tower is available now in white or black for £129 exclusively from Apple stores and Amazon.  

Joining the HoverBar Duo in Twelve South’s range of iPad stands, HoverBar Tower takes the viewing experience to the next level. Easy to set up and use, the flexible stand can be placed in almost any position.  Set it low to the ground for a virtual yoga class or next to a rowing machine, or at eye level in front of a stationary bike – it’s perfect for any Apple Fitness+ workouts. A weighted base makes it very sturdy and ideal to use alongside home exercise equipment. It is compatible with all iPad models, even with most cases attached. 

Not just for fitness, the HoverBar Tower can keep hands free during online guitar lessons or while lying in bed watching movies. In the kitchen, it will keep an iPad out of the mess while users follow recipes and in the home office it could even be used to float an iPad above or next to a desktop monitor as a second (or third) screen. Portable yet sturdy, there are a long list of clever ways to use the HoverBar Tower.

The HoverBar Tower is available now for £129.99 from Apple in-store and online in white and black and Amazon UK in black only.

Twelve South introduces the 2nd Generation HoverBar Duo

Twelve South, a leading designer of Apple accessories, today introduces the 2nd Generation HoverBar Duo, an adjustable iPad stand that frees a user’s hands so they can do more and create more. Height adjustable with the ability to hold an iPad in infinite positions and angles, the 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo comes with a weighted desktop base as well as an adjustable shelf clamp to suit every iPad setup. Easy to use, it has a QuickSwitch Tab so users can go from the desktop base to shelf clamp in a matter of seconds. The 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo is available now in matte black or matte white for £79.99 from Apple and Amazon.co.uk.

The 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo is a useful stand that’s ideal for both personal and business use. Lifting the iPad camera up to eye level, users can have more natural conversations, showing their best side, whether they’re on a video call with work colleagues or facetiming family and friends. The included iPad clip rotates 360-degrees enabling users to set their iPad or iPhone horizontally or vertically to ensure it captures their best possible angle.

 

Perfect for use at a desk, in the kitchen or workshop, the 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo is incredibly versatile. Creatives can make use of its flexible arm stand to securely hold an iPad low to the desk, enabling them to capture hands drawing or crafting. Musicians could set the stand on a table for a virtual guitar lesson or on the floor to record the latest TikTok dance moves. It could even be clamped on a workbench to make ‘how to’ videos or positioned under a cabinet, allowing users to follow recipes while cooking rather than propping their iPad up against the olive oil. Portable, sturdy and stable, there are a long list of clever ways to use the 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo.

 

The sleek 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo puts an iPad into a comfortable viewing position, ideal for those who want to watch the latest Netflix series in bed or while waiting for dinner to cook. The adjustability of the stand also means that users could position their iPad right next to their iMac, external monitor or MacBook to serve as a second, or even third display. Even better, add a wireless keyboard and mouse to create a super comfortable mini desktop setup.

Improving on the original HoverBar Duo, the 2nd Gen combines everything users loved about the flexible stand with the new QuickSwitch Tab that enables users to switch between the desktop base and adjustable shelf clamp in seconds. Moving an iPad and the stand’s flexible arm from the home office to the kitchen has never been easier. Available in black or white, the HoverBar Duo 2nd Gen will suit any desk or home décor. 

 The 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo is available now for £79.99 from Amazon and Apple. 

Elktry iPhone iPad dual USB – C fast charger review

Need something affordable and cheaper than what Apple have to offer with faster charging well this wall plug might be up your street which allows you to charge two devices at once and at faster speeds than the standard 5w brick you get from Apple and it also costs less.

This is also ideal for travelling and it will also charge other devices so if like me you sport two phones on the go this is great so you can charge an ipad airpods and more or if with a partner you can charge both devices at one time which is handy you will need an extra cable though to do so that is not in the box. For me it is a product that makes sense as I carry an iPhone 13 Pro and Pixel 6 so it works really well in that respect.

Dual-Port Design with USB-C and USB-A frees you from messy chargers with various interfaces. Elktry 20W fast charger will quickly charge 2 devices at the same time to minimize waiting time. Measuring only 0.98 x 1.69 x 1.96 inches, which is the appropriate choice for business trip or travel. The USB C to lightning cable even after over 20,000 twist tests, no damage from frequent bending, which is sturdy and durable for daily use.

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Elevate your iPad experience: Twelve South introduces the HoverBar Duo #iPad

Twelve South, a leading designer of Apple accessories, today introduces the HoverBar Duo, an adjustable iPad stand that frees a user’s hands so they can do more and create more. Height adjustable with the ability to hold an iPad in multiple positions and angles, the HoverBar Duo includes a weighted desktop stand as well as a desk/shelf clamp to suit every iPad setup. The HoverBar is available now for £79.99 from Amazon.co.uk and Apple.

The HoverBar Duo is a useful stand that’s ideal for both personal and business use. Lifting the iPad camera up to eye level, users can have more natural conversations, showing their best side, whether they’re on a video call with work colleagues or face timing family and friends. The HoverBar Duo’s included iPad clip rotates 360-degrees enabling users to set their iPad or iPhone horizontally or vertically to ensure it captures their best possible angle.

Perfect for use at a desk, in the kitchen or workshop, the HoverBar Duo is incredibly versatile. Creatives can make use of its flexible arm stand to securely hold an iPad low to the desk, enabling them to capture hands drawing or crafting. Musicians could set the stand on a table for a virtual guitar lesson or on the floor to record the latest TikTok dance moves. The HoverBar Duo could even be clamped on a workbench to make ‘how to’ videos or positioned under a cabinet, allowing users to follow recipes while cooking rather than propping their iPad up against the olive oil. Portable, sturdy and stable, there are a long list of clever ways to use the HoverBar Duo.

hoverbar duo in use
overbar duo kitchen

The sleek HoverBar Duo puts an iPad into a comfortable viewing position, ideal for those who want to watch the latest Netflix series in bed or while waiting for dinner to cook. The adjustability of the HoverBar Duo also means that users could position their iPad right next to their iMac, external monitor or MacBook to serve as a second, or even third display. Even better, add a wireless keyboard and mouse to create a super comfortable mini desktop setup. When it’s time to recharge, users can do it without removing it from the HoverBar Duo.

The HoverBar Duo is available now for £79.99 from Amazon.co.uk and Apple.