Are Gas Station Phone Chargers Worth Buying?

December 10, 2022

If you’ve ever forgotten your charging cable on a road trip and need to keep your phone powered up, you might be tempted to buy one of those extra-long power cords from the gas station. Or maybe just one of those cheap chargers from that big bin by the door. They can be a convenient buy and can keep you charged up in the short term, but are they worth the money? In our top story, we break down why those charging cables are so cheap, if they pose a risk to your phone, whether your phone will even work with them, and suggest some alternatives to keep in your car, so you don’t have to resort to an impulse buy item.

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–Danny

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