I have numerous Anker Fast Chargers love them. A senior Apple Specialist said they looked safe...but with the current climate of Chinese malware I am afraid to use them. Has Anyone reliably researched this?
I believe they switched to Qualcomm 3 protocols in 2024, but some of my chargers were purchased in 2023.
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Adapters don't have malware. Anker is a reputable brand. In fact, it's highly respected.
USB-C Power Adapters used with Apple devices need to support USB PD (Power Delivery). Other proprietary charging standards are not supported by Apple. As such, this single specification effectively determines suitability/compatibility.
In more detail, some third-party USB-C power adapters (and portable PowerBanks) may not support USB PD. Power Delivery mutually negotiates the charging voltage; the source, load and cable are all elements involved in the negotiation protocol. Unless the Power Adapter explicitly supports USB PD, it will almost certainly fail to reliably charge an Apple device - or may cause damage. Other charging standards, such as QC (Quick Charge), are not supported.
Are Anker GaN chargers safe?
