Apple has officially launched its Magnetic Charging Dock for the Apple Watch, after recent leaks. The dock lets you charge the Apple Watch in a flat position with its band open, or on its side, since it has a small adjustable ring in the center. “When docked on its side, your watch automatically goes into Nightstand mode, so you can also use it as your alarm clock,” said Apple.
The dock is powered via the bundled Lightning to USB Cable, similar to most of the latest Apple accessories, but it doesn’t comes with a power adapter in the box. You will have to use the USB power adapter (5W) that comes with the Apple Watch. It uses the same inductive charging connector that comes with Apple Watch. It charges both the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch models.
The Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock is priced at $79 (Rs. 5230 approx.) and is currently available in the US through Apple Stores and Apple’s online store. It is costly compared to the iPhone Lightning Dock that is available for $39. Apple launched the Apple Watch in India last month, so the charging dock should come to India soon.