A Belkin Stage PowerGrip prototype hooked up to an iPhone at CES 2025.
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Shopper electronics model Belkin unveiled and upgraded a number of merchandise throughout its audio and cellular portfolio this Sunday on the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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The standout of Belkin’s CES 2025 lineup may properly be its Stage PowerGrip. Belkin’s new PowerGrip is a MagSafe phone accessory designed to include each MagSafe wireless and wired charging, enjoyable colours, and a nostalgic point-and-shoot design that echoes the enduring image instruments of the previous (the Nikon Coolpix, the Fujifilm Instax, the forever-loveable disposable digicam, and extra). Say cheese!
The PowerGrip, which resembles different merchandise like ShiftCam’s SnapGrip and SnapGrip Pro, encompasses a 10,000 mAh battery capability, 7.5W magnetic wi-fi charging, USB-C output ports, a retractable USB-C charging cable, and an LED display to point out battery proportion. It is available in 5 colours — powder blue, sandbox, contemporary yellow, pepper, and lavender — and attaches with MagSafe by way of a magnetic ring on iPhone 12 fashions or newer.
Not solely does it function wi-fi and wired charging, however the PowerGrip can be utilized as a cellphone stand or a stabilizer grip for taking pictures content material. Totally embracing nostalgia, it encompasses a shutter button when paired with the iPhone,
The Belkin Stage PowerGrip will not be out there till Might 2025 for a value but to be decided; nonetheless, this tech-loving Gen-Z is definite the accent will make waves this summer season — because it appears to be a promising journey companion (good for #EuroGirlSummer).
ZDNET will replace you on our full assessment as soon as we are able to get our palms on the completed product; for now, we’re ready patiently for the Best of CES awards to see if it snags a nod.
ZDNET’s Sabrina Ortiz, who’s on the bottom in Las Vegas, mentioned her hands-on expertise with the PowerGrip was optimistic. “The shape issue felt nice, nonetheless, it was nonetheless a prototype so I could not take a look at the shutter button.”
Belkin may even launch a Stage Creator Bundle for budding creators someday in Might 2025 for a to-be-determined value.
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The model additionally revealed a number of different new and upgraded merchandise, together with the BoostCharge Energy Financial institution 20K with built-in cable, which might be out there in April 2025 for $50. This conventional power bank can cost an iPhone 16 Professional from 0 to 50% in 25 minutes, options USB-C and USB-A ports for charging as much as three gadgets concurrently, and naturally comes with a built-in USB-C charger. You’ll be able to seize this in black, pink, blue, or white, and — like lots of Belkin’s merchandise in 2025 — it’s made from recycled plastics.
