Plux is a Qi charger for your Apple devices that’s also a stand

If you’ve a copy of the Qi charger checklist, you know what to expect. Simultaneously charge several devices? Check. 10W quick-charging option? Check. Featureless to the point of anonymity? Check. A kickstand, so your devices actually remain usable while charging? Ch— Hang on. Yep, the creators of Plux ($39) hope that last one will have you dig into your pockets. And we’re tempted. Although the ‘conversion’ is hardly elegant (attach a piece of plastic – and a second one if you don’t want your AirPods to slide off), the end result means you can use a charging iPhone without looming over the thing in a manner that would make ergonomics experts wince. Pledge now and you’ll be immersed in (relative) charging bliss in April.

Craig Grannell Contributor

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I’m a regular contributor to Stuff magazine and Stuff.tv, covering apps, games, Apple kit, Android, Lego, retro gaming and other interesting oddities. I also pen opinion pieces when the editor lets me, getting all serious about accessibility and predicting when sentient AI smart cookware will take over the world, in a terrifying mix of Bake Off and Terminator.

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