Belkin just revealed a massive new collection of power banks, dual-network trackers, and magnetic stands — here’s what’s coming
THE SO WHAT
Belkin’s UltraCharge banks, dual-platform trackers, and cheap 30W chargers show accessories are where platform interoperability actually happens. If your hardware or app depends on location or power, design assuming users will mix ecosystems rather than stay inside one OEM’s walled garden.
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