Swippitt Debuts Phone Charging Hub With Automated Battery Swapper

Swippitt has introduced an innovative charging solution at CES that aims to eliminate the need to manually plug in your iPhone. The system consists of a bread bin-style hub that automatically swaps depleted battery packs with fresh ones through specially designed phone cases.

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The Swippitt Hub houses five 3,500mAh battery packs and works with compatible cases for iPhone 14, 15, and 16 series devices. When a phone's external battery runs low, users simply insert their phone into the hub, which automatically removes the depleted battery and replaces it with a fully charged one in seconds.

Each battery pack provides between 50-90% additional charge depending on the iPhone model. Users can also manage charging preferences through a companion app, including options to limit battery charging to 80% for longevity and schedule specific charging times.

The system is designed to accommodate future phone models, even as devices potentially increase in size, according to the company. For example, the startup says it plans to expand support to Samsung Galaxy S series devices by the end of 2025. However, it's hard not to imagine incremental changes in phone designs could end up making things difficult for Swippitt as it rushes to mould cases for successive models.


Swippitt's complete system carries a premium price tag, with the hub and five batteries priced at $450, while individual phone cases cost $120. The company is currently offering a 30% discount on all January pre-orders on its website. The system is expected to begin shipping in June 2025.

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trevor3431 Avatar
12 weeks ago
This is a solution for a problem that doesn’t exist.
Score: 42 Votes (Like | Disagree)
arkitect Avatar
12 weeks ago
I have to admit to being really puzzled by this device…

This is a large heavy device, so useless for travel and on the go, which is where you need battery replacing most.

But if at my desk or at home, then there is always the ability to plug in to a power outlet.

This is so strange.

At least they avoided using the term AI.
Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Zapski Avatar
12 weeks ago
Why not have two mag safe capable battery packs? Smaller, lighter, more portable, just as fast, cheaper.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
StuBeck Avatar
12 weeks ago
This is clearly meant for enterprises which use iPhones with near constant usage and need an automated way to handle changes. The market is likely very small for this though.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iFunk Avatar
12 weeks ago
I would be in.. if I could insert my Apple iPhone and it would replace my iPhone battery in a few seconds. :cool::cool:
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ThisIsMike Avatar
12 weeks ago
I am introducing a product in response to this. it’s called Effitt.

Although I must admit, this is one of the better SNL sketches i’ve seen in a while.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)