CES 2025: Swippitt unveils ‘toaster’ for charging smartphones
By ForGeeks At CES 2025, Swippitt demonstrated an unusual device that can charge and swap smartphone batteries in just two seconds. This innovative solution combines a toster-like hub, special phone cases, and a companion app.
Swippitt’s new device combines a toster-like hub, special phone cases, and a companion app.
How does the Swippitt Instant Power system work?
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Swippitt’s Instant Power System offers a unique approach to charging smartphones. Instead of the traditional charging process, users place their phones in a toaster-like device that automatically replaces dead batteries with charged ones. The process takes only two seconds, making it attractive to people with busy schedules.
The system offers a unique approach to charging smartphones.
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Main components of the system:
- Toster Hub ($450)
- Holds up to five battery packs at a time.
- Available in six colors.
- Phone Cases ($120)
- Built-in slot for removable batteries.
- Also available in six colors.
- Companion app
- Manages access to the hub.
- Shows battery level.
- Sends notifications when the charge level is low.
Battery capacity and compatibility
Each replacement battery has a capacity of 3,500 mAh, which is suitable for most modern smartphones. Battery performance will depend on the phone model. At launch, scheduled for June, the device will be compatible with iPhone 16, 15 and 14. Support for Galaxy S smartphones is expected by the end of 2025.
Support for Galaxy S smartphones is expected by the end of 2025.
Price and availability
The base kit will cost $570 (hub + case), but Swippitt is offering a limited discount for early buyers to make the product more affordable.
Benefits for Families
The Swippitt system allows a single hub to serve multiple users. Families will appreciate:
- The ability to track the battery levels of all family members through the app.
- Limit access to the hub.
- Convenience in quick recharging for all devices.
Summarizing
Swippitt Instant Power System is an interesting experiment that offers a unique way to charge devices faster. However, the high cost ($570 for a starter kit) may be a barrier to mass adoption. Whether users will be able to justify the investment will become clear once sales begin.
Swippitt Instant Power System is an interesting experiment that offers a unique way to charge devices faster.
