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10 best Halloween deals on Apple gear and accessories

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Halloween sale on Apple
You can get some scary-good deals on MacBooks, iPads, chargers and more.
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Halloween may not be as big a shopping event as Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, but you can still scare up some spooktastic deals on Apple gear and accessories for various Apple devices. We hunted down 10 must-see bargains on MacBooks, iPads, AirTags, chargers, power stations, headphones and speakers. 

Slim wall charger blows away anything from Apple [Review] ★★★★

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Satechi OntheGo 67W Slim Wall Charger review★★★★
The Satechi On-the-Go 67W Slim Wall Charger packs outsized power.
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The Satechi OntheGo 67W Slim Wall Charger lives up to its name. It’s sleek and very portable, but can pump out enough power to juice up a MacBook. It makes anything from Apple seem bulky, slow and limited.

I tested out its capabilities for this hands-on review.

Beastly 300W power bank leads new Anker Prime charger lineup

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Anker Prime 300W Power Bank
This is one fast and potent power bank.
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Anker unveiled its most powerful portable battery yet at IFA Berlin 2025, headlining a refreshed Prime charging ecosystem seeking to seduce power users and mobile professionals. The star of the show is the Anker Prime 300W Power Bank, which delivers unprecedented charging capabilities in an airline-friendly package.

But that’s not all. The lineup also boasts an updated 14-in-1 Prime Docking Station, a 3-in-1 bedside charging station with active cooling and more. They all include AnkerSense View smart displays showing charging speeds and temperatures.

Belkin’s gorgeous new iPhone stands do 25W wireless charging

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Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock
The UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock (center) is the highlight of Belkin’s new iPhone stands.
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Forget about the old 15W limitation on wireless charging. Belkin took the wraps off a trio of iPhone stands on Friday that support the new Qi2 25W standard, offering a 66% increase in speed.

The new models include the UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock for use in the office, plus a pair of multidevice wireless chargers for travel.

My favorite USB-C wall charger is 30% off

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Easily track PlugBug wall charger with built in Find My support
PlugBug works hard to be always findable.
Photo: Twelve South

The Twelve South PlugBug wall charger includes a feature that every travel accessory should have: Apple Find My support. So not only can it power two devices at up to 50W, you can be sure you won’t accidentally leave it in your hotel room.

To make the accessory even more enticing, a deal knocks 30% off the usual cost, dropping it below $50.

Ingenious iPad charger leaves USB-C available for other accessories [Review] ★★★★★

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Kuxiu M30 Magnetic Smart Connector Charger for iPad Pro/Air★★★★★
Charging your iPad doesn’t mean taking up the USB-C port with the Kuxiu M30.
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The Kuxiu M30 Magnetic Smart Connector Charger for iPad Pro/Air helps solve the irritating problem of limited iPad ports. It clings to the back of Apple tablets and charges them without taking up the computer’s sole USB-C port. It also reduces wear on the port.

I put the 35W charger through testing in my home office and came away quite satisfied.

And it’s on sale: 20% off!

Supertiny USB-C charger pumps out big power [Review] ★★★★

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Rolling Square Supertiny review★★★★
We went hands-on with the wee little Rolling Square Supertiny.
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Rolling Square claims, “Supertiny is the smallest 65W GaN Charger ever.” It’s definitely very small, but can still quickly power up a MacBook or other full-size computer.

I put the claims to the test and came away impressed. I do have one caution, though.

Brilliant iPad charger leaves USB-C port open for other accessories

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Kuxiu M30 Magnetic Smart Connector Charger for iPad
Juice up your iPad Pro or iPad Air while leaving the USB-C port open!
Photo: Kuxiu

The Kuxiu M30 Magnetic Smart Connector Charger for iPad Pro/Air clings to the back of Apple tablets and charges them without taking up the computer’s sole USB-C port.

It could be a real boon for those who wish their iPad included more ports.

3-in-1 charger keeps all your gear going for a very low price [Review] ★★★★

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Lululook Ultra-Nano Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Charger review★★★★
A new travel charger from Lululook works well and is very affordable.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

A couple of things immediately catch the eye about the Ultra-Nano Qi2 3-in-1 Travel Charger. One, you can make it into a convenient stand or lay it out flat when charging your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. And the second? Wow, this thing is a deal.

I tried it out with all my Apple devices. There are a lot of features to like here, but also a quirk in the design that Apple Watch wearers need to know about.

Best travel gadgets to improve your vacation or business trip

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Travel gadgets that improve vacation or business trip
Here are the chargers, hubs, power banks and other travel gadgets that I like so much I take them with me on holiday.
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The right travel gadgets make your vacation easier. Whether you’re heading out on a weekend getaway or a long-haul flight across the globe, the correct gear can make all the difference. From keeping your devices charged and connected to ensuring entertainment on the go, today’s travel tech is designed to streamline every leg of the journey.

As a frequent traveler, I’ve built up a collection of accessories: chargers, hubs, portable monitors and more. In this guide, I’ll share my must-have gadgets, hoping they’ll upgrade your travel experience, too — whether you’re a frequent flyer, a digital nomad or just someone who likes to stay plugged in wherever the road leads.

Score a powerful Anker charger combo on the cheap

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Anker charger deal
I'll have what she's having. It's an Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger, included among Anker's current deals.
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With one great Anker charger deal — or maybe two or three — you can cover most if not all of your device-charging needs. That’s because accessories powerhouse Anker offers an array of deals on charging combos like power banks bundled with cables or pairs of different chargers bundled together at up to 10% off through June 30. So with one purchase, you can save up to $55 and get two products at once. Whether you want to save even more with additional purchases is up to you. See the deals below.

Save plenty on two brilliant travel adapters for iPhone

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Travel adapter deal
Get a deal on the unique travel adapter that suits you, either a PlugBug or a ButterFly
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Frequent travelers can take their choice of deals on two travel adapters from Twelve South, each with a unique feature to set them apart from competitors. Both are now available at steep discounts.

An Amazon deal knocks 39% off the PlugBug 50W with built-in Find My, while the ButterFly foldable wireless charger price drops by 34%.

Power 5 devices around the world with this USB-C travel charger [Review] ★★★★

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EZQuest WorldTravel 65W GaN 5 Port with PD Wall Charger review★★★★
EZQuest WorldTravel travel adapter can keep five devices juiced up on seven continents.
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The EZQuest WorldTravel 65W GaN 5 Port with PD Wall Charger can keep your notebook, phone, tablet and smartwatch powered up in more than 200 countries. It packs four USB-C ports plus a USB-A one for compatibility with a range of electronics.

Of course, the travel adapter includes retractable power prongs for Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and most of Asia. And EZQuest built in some welcome safety features.

I tested the 65W power plug adapter out, and it’ll certainly go on my next international trip. Here’s why.

Charge 10 devices at once with this gadget [Review] ★★★★

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Plugable PS-10CC 10-port USB-C charger★★★★
With the Plugable PS-10CC, you can stop fighting over the charger.
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The Plugable PS-10CC 10-port USB-C charger can power up a whole family’s fleet of computers at once. That’s what 10 ports can do for you, as we found while testing the device for our hands-on review.

It can handle up to 100W, and depending on how the devices are plugged in, users can even specify which devices get the most power first.

I tested the PS-10CC in my home office. I like it enough that it’s going to stay.

Compact USB-C travel charger powers your computers in 200 countries [Review] ★★★★

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Rolling Square Pocket Travel Charger★★★★
Here’s proof that international travel chargers don’t have to be bulky.
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The Rolling Square Pocket Travel Charger should make you forget that bulky international charger you used to carry. It offers the plugs needed to juice up your Apple gear in over 200 countries, but is about the same size as single-country chargers… and smaller than many of those.

One version includes a 30W USB-C port, while a second puts out 20W via a USB-C or a USB-A port.

I tested this accessory to be sure it deserves a spot in your luggage.

mophie charger/battery combo packs everything needed to power iPhone or Mac [Review] ★★★★☆

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mophie Powerstation Plus Ultra review★★★★☆
With the mophie Powerstation Plus Ultra in your bag, you’re always ready to charge your iPhone anywhere you go.
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The mophie Powerstation Plus Ultra plugs directly into a wall, and built-in cables let it plug straight into your iPhone or Mac. But it’s no simple wall adapter — it’s also a 10,000mAh power bank.

I put the all-in-one device to the test. It’s a bit of a brick, but delivers when it counts.

Storage gets smarter with Ugreen’s high-capacity, AI-powered NAS devices

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Ugreen AI NAS storage
Ugreen's CES showcase includes AI-powered NAS storage, a brawny 500-watt charger and a cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 dock.
Photo: Ugreen

Ugreen hopes to make waves at CES 2025 with a lineup of cutting-edge products incorporating artificial intelligence and advanced connectivity — especially AI-powered NAS storage devices, the company said Sunday. But it also unveiled a shockingly powerful, 500-watt fast GaN charger and a Thunderbolt 5 dock.

Moving from a product lineup dominated by small chargers to a broader selection of tech wares, Ugreen unveils its latest products under the theme “Activate the Possibility of AI.”

Bag Black Friday bargains on Ugreen charging and storage gear

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Ugreen Black Friday
You can grab this cute 2-in-1 charger bot for 30% off.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

The Black Friday sales period in late November can be a great time to stock up on practical items, whether they’re gifts or just items for yourself. Take chargers, power banks, USB-C hubs and data storage solutions, for example. Everybody can use them, and Ugreen Black Friday deals abound on Amazon for such items. Markdowns range from 15% to 35% off. Check out a selection of sale items below.

MacBook Pro rig relies on very unusual charger [Setups]

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Anker Prime Charging Station setup
That little box under the right side of the Studio Display is an Anker Prime Charging Station.
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These days so many people run external displays that operate as USB-C hubs that it’s getting rare to see a charger in the middle of a computer setup. But today’s MacBook Pro and Studio Display outfit features a powerful charger right in the mix — an Anker Prime Charging Station. It blasts up to 250 watts of power, works in Wi-Fi mode and features one very interesting and unusual feature.

Easily track PlugBug wall charger with built-in Find My support [Review] ★★★★

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Twelve South PlugBug 50 Review★★★★
You'll always be able to find the Twelve South PlugBug 50.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Twelve South PlugBug is the first power supply to support Apple’s Find My technology. That means the USB-C wall charger can be located with an iPhone app, and it warns its owner if it’s being left behind in a coffee shop or hotel room.

One version includes a pair of ports and puts out 50W. A second has four USB-C ports and 120W.

I put PlugBug through real-world testing, and came out loving it.

xMEMS bets tiny silicon ‘fan on a chip’ will change mobile-device cooling

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xMEMS fan on a chip
xMEMS Labs' "fan on a chip" could cool smartphones and other mobile devices as they run hotter with AI applications.
Photo: xMEMS Labs

xMEMS Labs, creators of all-silicon micro speakers for earbuds and headphones, plan to roll out the xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling chip, the company said Tuesday. It noted the 1mm xMEMS fan on a chip is the first all-silicon, active micro-cooling fan for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

“Our revolutionary µCooling ‘fan-on-a-chip’ design comes at a critical time in mobile computing,” said Joseph Jiang, xMEMS CEO and co-founder. “Thermal management in ultra-mobile devices, which are beginning to run even more processor-intensive AI applications, is a massive challenge for manufacturers and consumers. Until XMC-2400, there’s been no active-cooling solution because the devices are so small and thin.”

The company declined to comment on whether it’s in talks with Apple as a client or partner with the new innovation. See our Q&A with xMEMS Labs below.

Chargeasap Zeus 280W: A GaN charger for all your needs [Review] ★★★★☆

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Chargeasap Zeus 280W charger★★★★☆
This GaN charger has all the power you'll ever need
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

You can find plenty of multiport GaN chargers to help charge your Apple devices on the go. But things get a bit complicated if you want a power brick that can fast charge multiple MacBooks at once. Chargeasap solved this problem with its Zeus 280W power adapter, which the company calls the “world’s first and smallest 280W charger.”

So, what makes the Zeus 280W special? For starters, it can fast charge two 16-inch MacBook Pros at once, a feat that only a few other power bricks can match. Our review will help you decide if this 280W powerhouse is worth buying instead of other GaN chargers.

3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger leads off new UAG power lineup

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UAG 3-in-1 Travel Charger
UAG's new 3-in-1 Travel Charger juices iPhone with up to 15 watts of power (plus Apple Watch and AirPods).
Photo: UAG

A 3-in-1 MagSafe Travel Charger for iPhone and other gear tops the new SRGE lineup of charging accessories Urban Armor Gear (UAG) released Monday, the company said. Best known for mobile device cases previously, the company’s new lineup features four new charging products for iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad and MacBook.

“We see massive opportunities within our new Power category. Our team has brought the same attention to detail and protection from our phone cases into this new category so our consumers can Go Further,” said Carlos Del Toro, UAG’s vice president of Product Management. “Whether on the road or just at your desk, these products are must-haves to keep your device ready to go throughout the entire day. We’re especially excited about the 3-in-1 Travel Charger and all of the places our consumers will bring it to power their day.”

Compact power bank keeps gadgets juiced on your jaunts [Review] ★★★

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CukTech 10 Power Bank charging iPhone 13 Pro★★★
If you're nowhere near a power outlet and your iPhone battery is about to die, CukTech 10 Power Bank can really help you out.
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When you move around a lot with your devices, a portable power source like the CukTech 10 Power Bank can be a lifesaver. Keep the 10,000mAh device charged and throw it in a bag with USB-C and USB-A cables, and you needn’t fear gadgets with dead batteries under routine circumstances (but if you throw in a major power outage, your mileage may vary).

So if you’re in the market for a portable power bank, act fast — for a limited time, you can nab the CukTech 10 for just under $30. That’s a great price on a good-enough charger.

You have to see this brilliant iPhone and Apple Watch travel charger [Review] ★★★★★

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Twelve South ButterFly review★★★★★
Twelve South ButterFly is ready to charge your devices wherever you go.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Twelve South ButterFly is a 2-in-1 MagSafe iPhone and and Apple Watch travel charger that folds into a tiny package. It offers fast-charging and can serve as a kickstand for your handset.

It’s a bit pricy, but an innovative design makes it very portable. I put the gadget to the test.