29 September 2017

Charge the iPhone and use a 3.5mm jack at the same time

Belkin, the mobile accessories provider, has announced the 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar adapter for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus. The 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar allows users to simultaneously charge their iPhone and listen to music using 3.5 mm headphone jack devices.

This adapter plugs into the Lightning connector and supports data synching through the Lightning connector as well as microphone and remote control on the headphone jack.

"We're excited to offer yet another way for iPhone owners to simultaneously charge and listen to audio using the headphones that they know and love," says Marco Peters, VP, product management, Belkin. "We listened to consumers who wanted a reliable way to use their existing headphones, and we took learnings from last year's Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar to deliver what people asked for and more."

The Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar is compatible with headphones, speakers and other audio devices that connect via a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and is MFi-certified to meet Apple specifications for use with iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus running iOS 9 or later. It also supports remote and mic control functions on MFi-certified 3.5 mm headphones. 

Interested?

The 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of S$59 on Apple.com, at Apple stores worldwide and at Nubox stores.