The massive IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin is the CES of Europe and is attended by even more people than the iconic Las Vegas event. Macworld walked the 27 halls for you to find the most interesting new Apple-related products, breezily ignoring Windows PCs and Nintendo Switch accessories.
The new Qi 2.2 (or Qi2 25W as some are calling it) wireless charging technology was the star of the show at IFA when it comes to charging accessories. The new wireless charging tech takes speeds from the humdrum 7.5W and once-exciting 15W to a wired-charging-like 25W. It means you could charge an iPhone 16 to 50 percent in around 25 minutes (under ideal conditions). And it has to be an iPhone 16 or an upcoming iPhone 17 (running at least iOS 26) to get the benefit of the full 25W. Older iPhones can still use the new chargers, but at the old 15W charging pace.
Simon Jary
Aukey MagFusion Ark
Aukey is calling its MagFusion Ark the “world’s first modular true wireless charger,” and it’s certainly got our attention. It looks like a set of speakers but consists of a long base with with three detachable 25W spheres, for a total of six charging points.
It is “truly wireless” because MagFusion Ark integrates both Rx (receiving power) and Tx (transmitting power). When docked, the spheres wirelessly recharge from the base while simultaneously charging devices placed on them. When detached, they transform into portable 6700mAh power banks.
MagFusion Ark will be available in Q1 2026. The flagship three-sphere base will be joined by one-device and two-device base options.
Simon Jary
Anker Prime Triple Display Docking Station
This 14-in-1 USB-C triple-display dock has a whopping 14 ports, including 140W upstream USB-C, three USB-C, three USB-A, dual HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, audio, and SD/TF slots. Compatible with DisplayLink software, the dock supports three displays (8K/4K/4K) on even the M1 and M2 MacBooks.
It has a smart display of its own that shows real-time USB-C charging power, data transfer status, display signal, and temperature. It should cost $300 when it launches.
Simon Jary
ESR Shift iPad Keyboard and Case
ESR also had a busy IFA, with iPhone 17 versions of its popular cases, plus a raft of Qi2 25W chargers. iPads weren’t overlooked, with a couple of new cases and keyboards that caught our eye, including the flagship Shift Keyboard and Case. The keyboard has a fully responsive MacBook-like trackpad that can be detached from the case to allow for more ergonomic positioning (within 10 feet).
It can be set up in three modes: 0-165-degree landscape, 70-degree portrait, and 20-degree for drawing.
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Satechi OnTheGo range
A more affordable iPad keyboard was shown by Satechi. Its Onthego Bluetooth keyboard is significantly less expensive than Apple’s or other solutions. Up to three devices—not just iPads but iPhones, too—can be paired via Bluetooth. It’s available in black and Sand colors that match the new OnTheGo Mac mice that join Satechi’s popular M1 Bluetooth mice.
Satechi also showed off a wide range of products that work with Apple’s Find My app, including the usual luggage tags and key fobs but also passport covers and glasses case.
Simon Jary
Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank
Ugreen’s MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank (available in 10000mAh and 20000mAh models) was one of the first Qi2 2.2-certified 25W products (starting at $89.99 / £79.99 / €89,99). It can power an iPhone 16 Pro Max to 50 percent in around 30 minutes, a speed that was previously reserved for less convenient cabled charging. Both models also include a handy built-in 30W USB-C cable that doubles as a carry strap.
Ugreen’s MagFlow family includes desktop chargers and a range of nifty foldable travel chargers, all rated at 25W for the iPhone 16 and 17.
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iVanky FusionDock Max 2
iVanky’s FusionDock Max stood out from the crowd with its dual Thunderbolt 4 chipsets, allowing for an unmatched number of Thunderbolt and other high-end ports. At IFA the company showed off its new 23-port FusionDock Max 2, which it claims is the only Thunderbolt 5 dock that enables native (not requiring any further software) triple-display on MacBook, with next-gen 120 Gbps transfer speeds, 140W fast charging, 2.5GbE, and 23 high-performance ports.
With dual-chip power—Thunderbolt 5 controller and a DP‑Alt chip—MacBooks with an M-series Max processor could run three displays (2x 6K at 60Hz and 1x 4K at 60Hz) via two upstream connections to the dock.
Simon Jary
Baseus PicoGo AF21 3-in-125W Wireless Charger
The Baseus PicoGo AF21 3-in-1 Wireless Charger also uses super-speedy Qi2 25W and unfolds Transformer-like from a tiny package into a clever multi-device charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. It looks quite different from other foldable 3-in-1 chargers and creates a solid but pocketable charging station.
Baseus showed off a full range of 25W PicoGo chargers and magnetic power banks, plus an exciting new Inspire family of headphones and earbuds.
Simon Jary
Alogic Clarity 6K 32-inch Touch Monitor
Alogic unveiled a large new range of monitors, but maybe most exciting is the Clarity 6K Touch, which is the world’s first 6K touchscreen for Mac (or Windows, for that matter). Joining the company’s 27-inch Clarity 5K Touch, the new display boasts a larger 32-inch screen. Resolution of this Retina-quality display is an impressive 6016 x 3384 pixels, with 99 percent Adobe RGB/DCI-P3 colour accuracy and Avg. Delta E <1.
10-point multitouch with full MPP 2.0 stylus compatibility creates something like a 32-inch iPad. It ships with Alogic’s innovative Fold Stand that can shift between upright mode and flat drafting-table mode. The Clarity 6K will be available from mid-October for $1,999.99/£1,599.99/€1,899.99.
Simon Jary
Alogic Omni Fold Stand
I said that Alogic used IFA to unveil a bunch of new products, and its new Omni Fold Stand includes an integrated docking groove that fits the M4 Mac mini. It is an option for the new 145W Aspekt UHD 4K Docking Monitor that’s available in either touch and non-touch variants with anti-glare and gloss surface finish. Combined, the Aspekt monitor and Omni Stand effectively create an iMac-like 32-inch all-in-one. The Omni Fold monitor stands will be available from November 2025 for $329.99/£249.99/€299.99.
Simon Jary
Belkin Stage PowerGrip 10K Power Bank
Belkin released several tables worth of new products at IFA, including the Stage PowerGrip, a DSLR-style ergonomic grip for iPhone photography, that doubles up as a high-capacity 10000mAh power bank so you can keep taking pictures all day without the iPhone’s battery running flat. It also features a built-in retractable USB-C cable. It uses Bluetooth pairing to enable the shutter button on the top of the grip to let you take pictures via the iOS camera app.
The company also showed off its many new IFA-announced 25W charging products, including the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock exclusively reviewed by Macworld.
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