Anker’s new $35 MagSafe gadget sticks SD playing cards to your iPhone

Anker’s subsequent puck-shaped accent is an SD and microSD card reader known as the MagGo USB-C Adapter that can be utilized with laptops, tablets, and smartphones. When related to an iPhone 15 or 16, it will probably additionally unlock ProRes 4K recording at 60fps if the reminiscence card helps no less than 220MB/s write speeds and 256GB capability.

The MagGo USB-C Adapter — obtainable in white, black, or teal finishes for $34.99 from Anker or Amazon — is MagSafe appropriate, so it may be secured to the again of an iPhone and saved out of the best way whereas recording video. Because it does find yourself blocking each of the methods an iPhone might be charged, Anker has included a further USB-C port on the MagGo that may move alongside as much as 42.5W of energy.

Anker guarantees switch speeds of as much as 312MB/s, which is the theoretical most of UHS-II-rated reminiscence playing cards. The speeds you expertise could also be lower than that, relying on the kind of card you’re utilizing and even how lengthy it’s been in use. Should you’ve received an SD or microSD card slower than 220MB/s, you possibly can nonetheless file video externally from an iPhone 15 or 16 utilizing the MagGo — it is going to simply be restricted to decrease body charges and probably even decrease resolutions.