Meet Swippitt: The Smartphone Battery Swap Game-Changer

Ever wished you didn't have to worry about your phone dying? Swippitt might just make that wish come true. This clever gadget, which made waves at CES 2025, is designed to keep your phone powered up without the hassle of charging. Its hub-and-link system ensures you always have a full battery at hand. The hub is a sleek box that sits on your desk, filled with five battery packs. The link is a phone case with a built-in battery. When the case runs out of juice, you just pop your phone into the hub for a quick swap. Voila! A fully charged battery is ready to go. While it's a neat idea, it's not without its drawbacks. For one, it's pricey. The hub starts at $450, and each link case costs $120. Plus, each battery pack only holds 3, 300mAh, which might not be enough to fully charge a modern phone. And let's not forget, the case is bulkier than usual. But despite these concerns, Swippitt could be a lifesaver for families with kids who forget to charge their phones. Preorders are open now, with shipments expected to start in June.