Review Geek - How to Add MagSafe to Android Phones

January 5, 2023

Android users don’t often feel jealous of the iPhone. But there is one feature Apple’s smartphone line has that Google hasn’t replicated yet: MagSafe. This wireless charging technology ensures that your device and smartphone are perfectly aligned, so you’ll always get the best wireless charging speeds possible. However, there are ways to add MagSafe to your Android smartphone. In our top story, Andrew guides you through all the ways you can rig your phone to take advantage of this iPhone-exclusive technology, and he lets you know that a version of MagSafe may be coming to Android models in the not-too-distant future.

Other Highlights:

• A new OLED TV could make connection cables a thing of the past.
• Unistellar unveils a telescope that can pierce through light pollution.
• The new JBL Bar pulls double duty as a wireless speaker.
• … and more!

— Danny

There’s nothing wrong with a little phone envy. But if you’re an Android user, there’s no reason to be jealous of the iPhone’s MagSafe capabilities. You can add MagSafe to any Android phone—it’s a quick and easy task, and it opens the door to hundreds of useful magnetic accessories. Read More »

Clay is an app designed to help you create better relationships with the people you know and love. By pulling data from popular social media sites, you finally have a beautiful space to see everything you'd ever want to know from your favorite people. View their feeds, take conversation notes, set birthday reminders, and more. Learn all about it by visiting Clay's official website, and then download the free app for iPhone and Android today.

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The Atomi Alpha electric scooter is a well-rounded vehicle, perfect for getting around urban areas. It mixes practical features like a combination lock and bright lights with a stable ride to offer a compelling method of nimble transportation. Read More »

Amazon’s Echo Dot series is a smart home staple. An accessibly priced small smart speaker that can work via Bluetooth, connect directly to services like Spotify, and allow you to manage other smart devices through Alexa. This is the 5th generation of Echo Dots, and things have come a long way. Read More »

Home robotics manufacturer Roborock debuted its new flagship robot vacuum line, the Roborock S8 Series, at CES this week. The three models in the line include the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, Roborock S8+, and Roborock S8. The company also unveiled a cordless wet-dry vacuum, the Dyad Pro. Read More »

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Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

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Dash cams are great for proving to your insurance who’s to blame in a car accident, but the new Garmin Dash Cam Live announced at CES 2023 wants to help even when your car isn’t moving. Read More »

As always, LG is making a huge splash at CES. The company says that all of its 2023 OLED TVs will be 70% brighter than previous models! But we’re more interested in LG’s weird Signature M3 OLED TV, which lacks any HDMI ports and receives video wirelessly. Read More »

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Cord-cutting—the act of ditching traditional cable TV—has been gaining popularity for over a decade. Streaming is great, but it’s not the home run it used to be. In fact, I made the decision to switch back to cable. Read More »

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