OnePlus introduced a brand new USB-C charging cable that does extra than simply move energy and knowledge from one gadget to a different. The OnePlus 2-in-1 Supervooc Cable options an inline pogo pin connector that can be utilized to cost the corporate’s OnePlus Watch 3, Watch 2, and Watch 2R smartwatches whereas additionally charging a related smartphone. It’s a extra handy resolution for vacationers and might help cut back desk litter by eliminating at the very least one redundant charging cable.
The two-in-1 Supervooc Cable can ship as much as 80W of energy when related to a single gadget like a laptop computer or smartphone. With a smartwatch hooked up energy supply is cut up between the 2 with as much as 10W going to the wearable and as much as 67W going to what’s ever related over USB-C.
The charging cable’s performance is just like the Universal Cable for Apple Watch that Nomad launched earlier this 12 months. That cable options an inline magnetic Apple Watch charger on one finish and a a lot steeper $100 price ticket. However as a substitute of accusing OnePlus of stealing Nomad’s concept, we needs to be encouraging different cable makers to comply with swimsuit. Assuming it’s technically possible, a multifunction USB-C charging cable with an inline wi-fi charging puck could be extremely helpful.