Macworld - USA (2021-08)

66 MACWORLD AUGUST 2021

iOSCENTRAL REVIEW: RAPIDX MODULA5

of charging “pods” that magnetically snap
together on either side. The company
makes a phone-charging pod (that works
for AirPods with wireless charging cases)
and an Apple Watch pod, so you just mix
and match what you need for your family’s
device makeup.

SNAP IT TOGETHER
The phone and Apple Watch pods are
identically sized “tiles,” if you will, that have
magnetic power connectors on the left
and right sides, and a USB-C port on the
back edge. Simply snap together
whichever pods you need in whatever
order you want, and plug the USB-C cable
into any one of them. Power will be routed
through to them all, and there are precious

few rules to follow. All you need to know is

that there is a seven-pod limit and a

maximum of five phones at once.

If you have an iPhone, the phone pods

will charge it at 7.5 watts. Android phones

go up to 10W. The Apple Watch pod

charges at a maximum of 1.5W, the same

as Apple’s own charger.

You’ll need to supply more power to

charge more phones. A 30W USB-C

power adapter is recommended to charge

two phones at a time, and a 65W adapter

for three or more.

REASONABLY PRICED

AND EASY

The phone pod retails for $30 and comes

with a nice braided USB-C cable. The

Apple Watch pod

is quite a bit more

expensive at $60,

but it includes a

USB-A to USB-C

cable (as the

Apple Watch

comes with a

USB-A power

adapter) and does

not require you to

use your existing

watch charger as

so many cheap

Apple Watch

charging stands

Just snap together whatever pods you need in whatever order you wish,
and plug in any one of them.