Apple Releases New USB Power Adapter with Folding Pins in the UK

Less than a week ago we saw cyclist Will Carling show off a new USB power adapter with folding pins for the UK, and now it turns out that was just a teaser for the real deal. Apple has now released this ingenious adapter for sale in the UK for £ 25 ($38 USD):

Featuring a new folding-pins, ultra-compact design, this power adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home or on the go. It works with any Apple Watch, iPhone or iPod model.

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Here’s a Vine of it in action (via BI):

This USB adapter and its folding pins is for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. For those who have travelled to destinations that use these tri-pronged adapters, you know how much bulk they can take up. This new adapter isn’t cheap, but it sure is space-saving.

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