“Is that the new iToaster?” Internet loses it over Swippitt’s toaster-like charger that powers iPhones in just 2 seconds

The Swippitt Hub is here, and it’s not asking for permission to blow your mind. This gadget straight out of the why not? department of CES 2025 promises to charge your phone in just two seconds. Not two minutes, not two hours—two seconds.

The Swippitt Hub doesn’t just charge your phone, it swaps out your tired, overworked battery with a fully juiced one using a mechanical process that’s apparently so seamless, that it’s like magic. Or witchcraft.

Naturally, the internet has erupted into a chaotic mix of intrigue, skepticism, and memes. An X user hilariously dubbed it the “new iToaster.”

A user stated: “I can smell the house fire already 😭”

Another user added: “it’s all fun and games until your phone is chalked.”

A user humorously noted: “But I need it in 1 second. Junk.”

A comment read: “POV my phone after "toasting it".”

Another comment read: “battery life on 1% after using this thing.”

A user humorously remarked: “I hate when my toaster runs out of battery.”

Another user suggested: “Put your phone in the microwave for 1 min it will work 💀💀💀💀”

Meanwhile, a user said: “If you believe this, then I've a bridge to sell to you.”

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So how does this toaster charger work?

But beneath the humor lies a very real question: does this thing actually work? The answer is yes. Because charging is so 2020 (feel old yet?).

Let’s cut to the chase: Swippitt has entered the scene to say why wait for your phone to charge when you can just…not?

First, you slap on a Swippitt Link—a sleek iPhone case with a 3,500mAh battery. It provides 50-90% extra charge, depending on your phone model.

Insert your Swippitt-equipped phone into the Swippitt Hub, and voilà: magic happens. In just two seconds (yes, two—you could sneeze and miss it), the Hub ejects the drained battery from the case and replaces it with a fully charged one from its arsenal.

The Hub has a room for five swappable batteries, all managed by proprietary software. This software ensures every battery is fully charged and raring to go.

And because no modern gadget is complete without an app, the Swippitt app lets you track battery life, set charging schedules, and even enable features like capping charges at 80% to preserve battery health.

Charging your phone the old-fashioned way? Can’t relate.

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Next question on everyone’s mind: Pricing and availability

The Swippitt Hub costs $450. Pair it with Swippitt Link cases, priced at $120 each, and you’ve got yourself a portable charging setup. There’s a 30% discount for pre-orders in January 2025 and an extra $100 off during CES promotions.

Still, unless you’re swimming in disposable income, this might sting a bit.

But if you are, mark your calendars for June 2025, because that’s when Swippitt starts shipping them.

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Market position and future prospects

Swippitt must have forgotten Android users exist because this setup is strictly for iPhones—models 14, 15, and 16, to be exact. They’re working on Android compatibility, but if you’re using a Pixel or Galaxy, don’t hold your breath.

Swippitt Hub might be the future of charging but its steep price and iPhone-only compatibility might alienate some. If you’ve got the cash and the right phone, you are good to go.

For everyone else, traditional chargers and power banks aren’t going anywhere.