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MagSafe Monday: The NOCO XGrid XDS3 is the perfect StandBy mode companion

9to5Mac • Tue, 07 Jul 2026

If you look around all the normal wbesites for a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, you will find hundreds of options made of plastic. They all work well, but sometimes you might want something that is more of a premium feels. The NOCO XGrid XDS3 is one of those options. It is certainly not the most affordable option on the market, but it is undoubtedly one of the best (and best looking)

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If you look around all the normal wbesites for a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, you will find hundreds of options made of plastic.

They all work well, but sometimes you might want something that is more of a premium feels.

The NOCO XGrid XDS3 is one of those options.

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This page keeps Apple rumors separate from official updates, so readers can follow early reports without confusing them with confirmed announcements.

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