iWALK Power Bank Charger

£17.99

Nothing feels worse than being out and about and suddenly your screen goes blank and subsequently turns off. In an increasingly co-dependent world where people can’t live without their phones, the feeling of having your phone run out of charge is a somewhat deflating feeling. Thankfully, there is such a thing as a portable phone charger. And yet, the iWALK is one step ahead of the rest, as they have created a fast-charging portable charger that is so compact that it’s the same size as lipstick!

Unlike other portable chargers, the iWALK doesn’t need a cable and just connects to the phone via the charging port. Its specially designed shape means that it fits as a small extension to the end of your phone.  You simply flip off the cap and plug it in. The cap is connected to the charger, so you don’t lose it. This makes it really easy to use your phone whilst charging, instead of having to hold an extra object connected by a lead. Furthermore, since it is so compact in size, it’s great for travelling and to keep in your bag until you need it, since it weighs an insignificant 75g, and is not big and clunky like other chargers. The iWALK is also available in a range of colours including black, white, blue or pink, so you can match the charger with your phone.

When using the iWALK out and about, I found that the power bank did occasionally become loose. Not only does this stop the flow of charge to your phone, but it can also be dropped and subsequently lost. Therefore, when using it I had to check that it was definitely plugged in, but this wasn’t too much of a bother considering I was on my phone whilst using the power bank.

The iWALK has three lights to indicate how much charge the power bank has left. All three lights showing demonstrate that it’s on 90-100%, two lights indicate 60% to 89%, and one light indicates 1%-59%. Although this is a great feature, I feel like it could be improved by adding another light or changing the amount of charge indicated by one light. On the final light, the power bank could either be on the verge of dying or half full, so it needs to be a bit more specific. Perhaps four lights indicating 25% each would be better.  

On the other hand, the iWALK has a great feature which stops the power bank from running out of charge. If you haven’t used the charger for more than 30 seconds, and it is still switched on, then it has an auto shut-off function which stops the battery from being drained.

Finally, the iWALK is a great gift for any iPhone (only available for iPhone users), as it is compatible with many models. Thus, with the iWALK, you can be rest assured that your iPhone will never run out of battery again.

Pros:

- Compact size.

- Lightweight.

- Plugs into the phone rather than having to use a cable.

- Lights to indicate the amount of charge left on the power bank.

- Auto shut off to stop battery drainage.

 

Cons:

- Can occasionally fall out of the iPhone jack.

- Lights indicating charge are too broad.