Wireless chargers are now a necessity of life if you want to keep your phone charged. And there are a billion wireless chargers out there. But this one from Native Union which is called the Drop Classic Leather Wireless Charger caught my eye.
The surface of the charger is made of Italian leather. And while I got mine in black, it also comes in brown which I would imagine will patina over time giving it a unique look. It also has some weight thanks to the aluminum that the base is made of, along with a rubber base which means it’s not going anywhere on your desk.
The cable that comes with it is a 6.5 foot USB-C to USB-A cable that is woven and has a leather strap as well. It’s such a good quality cable that I would be tempted not to use it and save it instead. The only thing that isn’t included is a power adapter. Just make sure that the adapter supplies at least 10W of power because here’s what the charger is capable of:
- Qi enabled devices up to 10W
- iPhones up to 7.5W
Using this charger that I recently reviewed, I tested this with my iPhone 12 Pro with its Spigen case on it and I had no problems charging the iPhone. Ditto for my AirPods Pro with its Spigen case. In other words it works as advertised without an issue which makes it very easy to recommend. Native Union sells the Drop Classic Leather Wireless Charger for $79.95 CAD. But if leather isn’t your thing, there is the Drop Wireless Charger which comes in four colors and has a textile feel to it for $64.95. Either way, this charger is an easy way to add some function and style to any desk.
TELUS Is North America’s Fastest Mobile Network According Ookla
Posted in Commentary with tags Telus on January 21, 2022 by itnerdTELUS is proud to announce that our mobile network has earned the title of North America’s Fastest Mobile Network and for the ninth consecutive time, named Canada’s Fastest Mobile Network from Seattle-based Ookla®. Ookla compared user-initiated tests from all the major mobile carriers in Canada to determine who showed the fastest mobile network speeds. As Canadians continue to depend on a reliable and robust network to stay connected to friends and family, work and learn remotely, and watch and listen to their favourite content, TELUS continues to deliver with a Speed Score™ of 90.18 and average speeds of 82.44 Mbps for download and 8.18 Mbps for upload.
TELUS’ wireless and wireline networks have been serving Canadians with the highest quality and connectivity excellence throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With significantly more Canadians working and learning from home over the last 23 months, TELUS has accelerated investments in new technologies to further enhance our network reliability, resiliency and world-leading performance standards to ensure our customers have a seamless, robust and reliable experience.
Powered by a significant $54 billion investment in infrastructure and operations through 2024, TELUS continues to expand its 5G network, now reaching 70 per cent of the Canadian population. The evolution of 5G will allow us to connect more than 30 billion life-changing devices, supercharge drones with sensors for improved crop management, make autonomous vehicles smarter and safer, and evolve industrial automation – and that is only the beginning. It is estimated that 5G will create 250,000 jobs and contribute $150 billion to Canada’s economy over the next 20 years.
The recognition from Ookla complements the countless accolades TELUS has earned over the years in respect to their world-leading wireless network. In 2021 alone, TELUS has been recognized by other independent industry-leading experts, including UK-based Opensignal, Victoria-based Tutela and New York-based J.D. Power, building on an outstanding record of achievement with respect to network excellence. Notably, these awards are based on TELUS’ national networks, inclusive of both urban and rural coverage.
To learn more about TELUS’ network coverage visit telus.com/network.
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