Finally an iPhone case that is really a bit different!

When someone pitched a new phone case I normally say “please not another phone case”, but I was interested when I heard about PocketPlug. Prong, a tech company specializing in mobile accessories, has an interesting and different kind of case. It’s PocketPlug, the world’s first case with an integrated charger. The case itself is also designed to provide protection for the iPhone and to improve the sound of phone speaker by directing the sound forward. What’s really different about the PocketPlug are the retractable prongs that retract into the case. When the prongs are folded away the PocketPlug is still small enough to fit in a pocket. The durable case is made out of high-grade polycarbonate. To charge your phone, pull up on either prong and both will pop up allowing the case to connect to an outlet for direct charging. No need to carry an additional adaptor or cable. But wait, there’s more! PocketPlug has a micro-USB port built in for times when you’re in your car or you have a cord handy. Just to be clear this is not a phone case with an additional battery inside, but a charging solution via an AC outlet. Available in black or white, the PocketPlug for iPhone 4, 4s and 5 can be purchased at goprong.com for $59.99 to $69.99. There is also a Galaxy 3 version coming soon, and I assume a Galaxy 4 version must be in the works. You can learn more about Prong at the company website:

www.goprong.com 

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