Luxury brand Hermès has a new series of MagSafe-compatible chargers for the iPhone and Apple Watch, with prices that are higher than the cost of an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The $1,250 Paddock Solo Charger is a magnetic charger that works with a single device, while the $1,750 Paddock Duo can charge an Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time. The $1,750 Paddock Yoyo is also a dual charger, but it has a USB-C cable that wraps around the charger for travel purposes.
Hermès also has bundles that pair the chargers with a Grand Paddock or Petit Paddock case, with prices ranging from $3,725 to $5,150.
Each of the charging products has an H logo over the magnetic charging spot for alignment purposes, and they've been "meticulously encased in Swift calfskin" with saddle stitching.
While these chargers cost thousands of dollars, Hermès took a cue from Apple and did not bundle them with a power adapter. Each charger requires a 20W or higher power adapter, but the company does throw in a free 3.3-foot USB-C cable. Apple stopped offering power adapters starting in 2020.
Hermès is a longtime Apple partner, and has designed Apple Watch bands to be sold with the Hermès-branded Apple Watch models since 2015.
Apple sells Hermès Apple Watch models and bands, but it is not offering the new Hermès chargers.
Tuesday September 1, 2026 11:44 am PDT by Juli Clover
Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" will likely support MagSafe charging, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in an interview with Tom's Guide.
iPhone Ultra dummy models that surfaced in April didn't include a MagSafe ring, while dummies of the iPhone 18 Pro did. Leaked cases for the device did have a MagSafe ring, making it unclear whether it would support MagSafe charging.
"All indications that...
Wednesday September 9, 2026 11:28 am PDT by Juli Clover
Rumors about the foldable iPhone were unclear on whether it would have MagSafe charging, but it turns out the iPhone Duo does indeed have a magnetic charging array.
Tech specs for the device say it supports MagSafe wireless charging at up to 25W, the same as the iPhone 18 Pro models. It also supports Qi2 25W wireless charging when using third-party accessories.
Faster wired charging is...
Apple Watch Series 12 comes in a refreshed selection of case finishes and materials, including ceramic.
Here's a breakdown of the case types, finishes, and pricing across the new Apple Watch lineup:
Apple Watch Series 12 (aluminum): Available in space gray, black, light gold, and dark bronze (starts at $399).
Apple Watch Series 12 (titanium): Available in radiant gold and natural...
This kind of thing really cheapens the Hermes brand.
I can understand someone (with the money to do so) splashing out on a high-end handbag. If well-looked after they can maintain and even appreciate in value, and can last a lifetime. Sure it's conspicuous consumption by the wealthy - but that's nothing new. It's no more crazy than splashing out on other fashion accessories like jewellery.
However, this is a charger. It's an electronics item that's probably going to last a few years at best. Buying it isn't an investment in a quality product for life. It's just burning money to show that you're so wealthy that money no longer has any meaning. That's frankly just tacky.
