"The World's Most Intelligent Cable".... Skeptical

[PaulQ]

A friend of mine just joined this Indiegogo campaign. Apparently, they released their USB-C version, although it's not clear how you get them. With all the cable chaos surrounding the 5X/6P, I read the whole campaign page. Nothing about compliance.

My question is - do we need a cable that shuts off when the phone battery is full? Doesn't the phone manage this just fine now? Don't all modern phones handle it? They refer to frequent mini-cycles of charging and heat on this site damaging the phone.

UsBidi - The World's Most Intelligent Charger Ever!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/usbidi-the-world-s-most-intelligent-charger-ever#/

The lighting on the end of the cable and magnet seem kind of gimmicky. The cables seem very expensive and I have no plans to buy any.

 

[cane prevost1]

Don't think the technology is needed. Nice looking cables though. How to Keep Your Phone's Battery Healthy

 

[MNSnowman]

"The World's Most Intelligent Cable".... Skeptical

Thanks for the link to "How to Keep Your Phone's Battery Healthy" --one of the more helpful and cogent articles.

 

[PaulQ]

Don't think the technology is needed. Nice looking cables though. How to Keep Your Phone's Battery Healthy

Great article! Glad to find one more recent than the "battery university" site.