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Apple’s MagSafe charger works on Samsung and Google phones
Specifically the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Pixel 5
This month, Apple announced the return of the wireless MagSafe system. This time around, the wireless charging solution powers the iPhone 12 series with a convenient snap-to-place method. Of course, as with most of Apple’s products, you don’t really expect it to work with non-Apple device. Fortunately, the historical rule of thumb is wrong. Apparently, Apple’s MagSafe charger works on Samsung and Google phones.
As tested by Max Weinbach, the wireless charger can snap and work on the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Further, YouTuber Aaron Zollo tested the charger on the recently announced Google Pixel 5. Unfortunately, neither test revealed how well the charger does with the devices. However, Weinbach commented that it took some effort to dislodge the charger from the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Of course, it’s no surprise that the MagSafe charger will work on other Qi-based devices. However, it’s a surprise that Apple’s proprietary accessories are working on non-Apple devices.
Still, if you need an extra wireless charger, at least Apple’s charger can work on your device. That is, if you own both an Apple and Android device.
Now, the only remaining question is whether or not Apple’s other MagSafe accessories will work on non-Apple devices. The other accessories — like an attachable wallet — will come out later this year.
SEE ALSO: iPhone 12 will not come with a free charger and earphones
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JBL brings a soundtrack to every room
The new lineup spans portable speakers, home audio, earbuds, gaming, and PartyBox.
A home has a mood for every room. The living room comes alive when friends arrive. The bedroom gets quieter at the end of the day. The kitchen has its own soundtrack while coffee is brewing and dinner is coming together. Then there is that one space where the volume inevitably goes up once the party starts.
JBL turned this idea into the setting for Sound Amplified, transforming Élan by the Bay into a home where every room had its own way of experiencing sound.
The new lineup moved through different parts of everyday life, bringing together portable speakers, home audio, earbuds, gaming headsets, and PartyBox systems under one roof.
Let the room set the mood
At the center of the experience was the JBL Pulse 6. Its latest evolution combines JBL Legendary Sound with AI Sound Boost and a customizable 360-degree lightshow that moves with the music.
The Pulse 6 itself has become part of the visual experience, with an illuminated handle and new lighting effects that make it feel at home.
There are party and ambient lighting modes for different moments, while Sunset Mode gradually dims the lights for winding down. A double tap activates Bedside Lamp, giving the speaker another life entirely as a soft light beside the bed.
With up to 12 hours of playtime and IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection, the Pulse 6 is also ready to move beyond the living room.
Through the JBL One app, users can customize the sound and lighting, while Auracast connectivity lets compatible JBL speakers connect and play together.
Select PartyBox speakers and JBL PartyLight products can also synchronize their lighting with the Pulse 6 for a larger sound-and-light setup.
When the living room becomes the party
JBL expands its PartyBox lineup with the PartyBox 330 and PartyBox Ultimate 2, bringing bigger sound and more visual energy to gatherings that have outgrown the playlist on someone’s phone.
The PartyBox 330 delivers deeper bass, clearer highs, and a redesigned lightshow that reacts to the music. With up to 18 hours of playtime, it’s made to move with the party. Karaoke-ready inputs and compatibility with JBL EasySing Mics also make it easy to turn a casual gathering into a full performance.
There’s also the PartyBox Ultimate 2, JBL’s most powerful and advanced PartyBox yet. It delivers 1500W of JBL Legendary Sound, with an upgraded acoustic system combining professional-grade tweeters, mid-range drivers, and powerful woofers for deeper bass, richer vocals, and more detail.
Its full-panel lightshow gives the speaker a presence of its own, while touchscreen controls keep the experience within reach.
Built-in EasySing AI Vocal Removal can turn favorite songs into karaoke tracks, while interactive party games add another way to keep everyone around the speaker.
A soundtrack for every room
JBL Cove introduces a new whole-home Wi-Fi audio system designed around the way music moves through a house. The JBL Cove M1, Cove P1, and Cove X1 offer different approaches to everyday listening.
Each speaker can work on its own, as a stereo pair, or as part of a connected system through the JBL One app. Music can follow you around the house, with the option to have the same soundtrack playing throughout or different music in different rooms.
The Cove P1 adds portability with up to 14 hours of playtime, while both the P1 and X1 support Dolby Atmos for greater depth and dimension.
Then there is “Music Follows Me,” a feature that feels particularly suited to the way people actually move around their homes. Press the Moment button and your music can transfer to another room without having to reach for your phone or open an app.
For a more complete home entertainment setup, Cove speakers can also work with compatible JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars.
The JBL Cinema SB510MK2 and SB550MK2 take that home theater experience further, with dedicated center channels, Dolby Audio, and straightforward connectivity designed to make dialogue clearer and sound more immersive.
Both also feature JBL SurroundPlay technology, allowing users to wirelessly connect compatible JBL portable speakers as rear surround channels. At launch, the JBL Flip 7 is the compatible model, giving movie nights a more complete surround setup.
When the room is in your pocket
JBL’s latest generation of true wireless earbuds comes through the Tune Beam 3, Tune Buds 3, and Tune Flex 3, bringing JBL Pure Bass Sound, immersive spatial audio, and adaptive noise cancelling into everyday listening.
Six built-in microphones with advanced beamforming technology are designed to keep calls clear, while the JBL Headphones app gives users more ways to personalize their listening experience.
The choice between the three comes down partly to fit. The Tune Beam 3 and Tune Buds 3 offer a more sealed in-ear design, while the Tune Flex 3 lets users switch between open and sealing ear tips depending on how much of the outside world they want to let in.
For everyday listening, the JBL Wave Beam 3, Wave Buds 3, and Wave Flex 3 bring JBL Deep Bass Sound, up to 40 hours of total playback, clear calls, and easy connectivity into lightweight designs.
The Wave Beam 3 and Wave Buds 3 feature Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient. The open-style Wave Flex 3 uses Active Noise Reduction with Smart Ambient, keeping the listening experience more connected to the surroundings.
The room where game time happens
The JBL Quantum 120 and Quantum 520 bring JBL Quantum Spatial Sound and customizable audio through JBL QuantumENGINE.
Both feature a detachable 6mm cardioid boom microphone designed to keep voices clear and focused during multiplayer sessions.
The wired Quantum 120 offers straightforward connectivity across multiple platforms, while the wireless Quantum 520 brings flexible connectivity and up to 37 hours of playback.
Sound that lives with you
JBL’s latest lineup makes the case that sound is no longer confined to a single part of the home. Rather than treating audio as something that sits in one corner, JBL built its latest collection around the different ways sound becomes part of everyday life.
Because a home is never really one atmosphere. The mood changes from room to room, and JBL wants to make sure the soundtrack can keep up.
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UGREEN launches new MagFlow and Nexode Pro charging accessories to Southeast Asia
Here to charge your multiple devices rapidly
UGREEN has finally introduced its new MagFlow and Nexode Pro charging accessories to Southeast Asia. These bring faster wireless charging, improved thermal management, and high-power multi-device charging
Nexode Pro 160W Charger + Retractable Cable
First in the list is UGREEN’s Nexode Pro 160W Charger with Retractable Cable.
This charging adapter offers up to a speedy 160W total output across four charging connections.
It has three USB-C outputs and one USB-A port, including a built-in 70cm retractable USB-C cable. The USB-C1 port and built-in cable support up to 140W, while USB-C2 supports up to 100W and USB-A reaches 22.5W.
Other features include a smart display, SmartCharge power distribution, GaNInfinity technology, Thermal Guard, OTA updates, and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity for app-based control.
MagFlow Pro 10,000mAh 25W Magnetic Power Bank
The MagFlow Pro packs a 10,000mAh battery with up to 25W Qi2 wireless charging and 45W USB-C output. Its standout feature is UGREEN’s CryoPulse liquid-cooling system, which uses a visible coolant window and multi-layer heat dissipation to help manage temperatures during wireless charging.
UGREEN says the system can reduce peak phone temperatures by up to 10°C compared to its industry benchmark in testing.
It also features a built-in 45W USB-C cable, USB-C port, charging status display, and 16+1 N52H magnets for a secure magnetic hold.
MagFlow 2-in-1 25W Foldable Wireless Charger
Lastly, the MagFlow 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger 25W combines a 25W Qi2 magnetic charging pad with a dedicated earbuds charging area.
It delivers up to 25W to an iPhone and 5W to earbuds, while its foldable design doubles as a phone stand. It also supports simultaneous wireless charging for a phone and AirPods.
The charger uses 17 N48H magnets for up to 11N of magnetic force and features Thermal Guard temperature monitoring. When folded, it measures 2.37 × 2.86 × 1.05 inches.
Pricing and Availability
As of today (September 30, 2026) all three products are available across major Southeast Asian markets.
Nexode Pro 160W + Retractable Cable
- Singapore = SG$ 140
- Malaysia = MYR 419
- Vietnam = VND 2,699,000
- Philippines = PhP 4,999
MagFlow Pro 25W 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank
- Singapore = SG$ 154
- Malaysia = MYR 479
- Vietnam = VND 3,690,000
- Philippines = PhP 6389
MagFlow 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger
- Singapore = SG$ 64.90
- Malaysia = MYR 189
- Thailand = THB 1990
- Vietnam = VND 1,419,000
- Philippines = PHP 2499
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Nothing launches the Headphone (1) Pro
The brand has also tapped BTS’s V to endorse the headphones.
If you’re a fan of the brand’s uniquely transparent aesthetic, Nothing has just given its iconic Nothing Headphone (1) a much-needed makeover with a new Pro version.
Today, Nothing launched the Headphone (1) Pro, an upgrade over last year’s successful launch. The new headphones sport a triple-driver design, which enhances the pair’s audio quality, ranging from a 40mm bass driver to an xMEMS driver for the treble. The Nothing X app also allows for a more advanced equalizer for users to finetune exactly what they’ll hear. The Pro even has a physical switch to turn off equalizer adjustments, so you can hear audio at its most natural. Besides that, it also allows for Spatial Audio, a setting that can simulate immersive listening as if you were in a concert hall or a live space.
Enhanced from the previous generation’s 42dB, the Headphone (1) Pro features active noise cancellation going up to 46dB using its 10-mic system.
As for design, the new Pro has a cleaner aesthetic that still accentuates the brand’s uniqueness. For one, the plastic has been replaced with glass. It’s also more comfortable with better padding for the band and the earcups. Finally, it’s a bit lighter, weighing only 327 grams.
If that’s not enough, Nothing has managed to tap BTS’s V to endorse the new headphones. “I’m excited to be part of this bold new chapter with Nothing. Headphone (1) Pro is a design grounded in creative expression, and I look forward to our journey together,” he said.
The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will sell for US$ 399 and will be available starting September 29.
SEE ALSO: Nothing launches the Ear (3a)
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