Have read Apple and Android use different techniques for charging; Android follows int'l standard, Apple doesn't. This explain the labels on charger?
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Most Android devices don't require 2.1A to charge, unlike the latest Apple iPhone and iPad devices. The Apple devices simply can't charge and keep up their battery with a lower Amp rating. Android devices, however, can obviously take more than their standard 1.5A current and charge faster if they're plugged into the 2.1A ports on this Anker device. The labels are simply to inform the owner (if they indeed have 2 Android devices and 2 Apple devices) which devices should be plugged into which port. If you have Apple products, just plug them into the Apple labeled ports. If you have Android devices, you can plug them into any port. Most Android devices don't require 2.1A to charge, unlike the latest Apple iPhone and iPad devices. The Apple devices simply can't charge and keep up their battery with a lower Amp rating. Android devices, however, can obviously take more than their standard 1.5A current and charge faster if they're plugged into the 2.1A ports on this Anker device. The labels are simply to inform the owner (if they indeed have 2 Android devices and 2 Apple devices) which devices should be plugged into which port. If you have Apple products, just plug them into the Apple labeled ports. If you have Android... » Read More Most Android devices don't require 2.1A to charge, unlike the latest Apple iPhone and iPad devices. The Apple devices simply can't charge and keep up their battery with a lower Amp rating. Android devices, however, can obviously take more than their standard 1.5A current and charge faster if they're plugged into the 2.1A ports on this Anker device. The labels are simply to inform the owner (if they indeed have 2 Android devices and 2 Apple devices) which devices should be plugged into which port. If you have Apple products, just plug them into the Apple labeled ports. If you have Android devices, you can plug them into any port. « Show Less
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The label and the reason is explained in the Anker product page: USB-charged devices look for a USB pin signal before they accept a full-speed charge. Most devices use a standard USB pin signal; Apple devices and a few others, like the Galaxy tab, require specialized pin signals. Our Android and Apple ports are hard-wired to accommodate these two types of charging authentications. However, an Apple device can (usually) still charge from an Android port and vice versa, sometimes at a slower speed, but oddly, often also at full speed. - See more at: http://www.ianker.com/product/71AN3654W-WA#sthash.S4I7jfEF.dpuf
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The label and the reason is explained in the Anker product page:USB-charged devices look for a USB pin signal before they accept a full-speed charge. Most devices use a standard USB pin signal; Apple devices and a few others, like the Galaxy tab, require specialized pin signals. Our Android and Apple ports are hard-wired to accommodate these two types of charging authentications. However, an Apple device can (usually) still charge from an Android port and vice versa, sometimes at a slower speed, but oddly, often also at full speed. - See more at: http://www.ianker.com/product/71AN3654W-WA#sthash.S4I7jfEF.dpuf The label and the reason is explained in the Anker product page:USB-charged devices look for a USB pin signal before they accept a full-speed charge. Most devices use a standard USB pin signal; Apple devices and a few others, like the Galaxy tab, require specialized pin signals. Our Android and Apple ports are hard-wired to accommodate these two types of charging authentications. However, an Apple device can (usually) still charge from an Android port and vice versa, sometimes at a slower speed, but oddly, often also at full speed. - See more at:... » Read More The label and the reason is explained in the Anker product page:USB-charged devices look for a USB pin signal before they accept a full-speed charge. Most devices use a standard USB pin signal; Apple devices and a few others, like the Galaxy tab, require specialized pin signals. Our Android and Apple ports are hard-wired to accommodate these two types of charging authentications. However, an Apple device can (usually) still charge from an Android port and vice versa, sometimes at a slower speed, but oddly, often also at full speed. - See more at: http://www.ianker.com/product/71AN3654W-WA#sthash.S4I7jfEF.dpuf « Show Less
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Yes, there are two ports on this device that support the required voltage needed to charge the legacy iPads (v1 - v4). My new iPad Air charges with this device as well but I have noticed that the iPad Air is more tolerant of the universal chargers which means that I can actually charge both of my kids iPad 1 and my iPad Air.
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The "international standard for chargers" that you may have heard about has to do with the connector at the mobile device end. A few years back, the European Union decided to require all devices to accept the micro USB connector for charging. Current Blackberry and Android devices tend to use this micro USB connector. Apple sells a small adapter to comply with this directive. However... this "standard" has little to do with any higher current charging or various signaling that is used for a device to request higher current from a charger.
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It has some to do with max charging current also. BlackBerrys are very picky about charging. It likes the Android side and nit the Apple side. My Samsung Galaxy S4 charges fast on either side.
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There are two ports labeled apple, two labelled android. So I match them up accordingly. I don't know what would happen if I didn't. This works for me as I have both kinds.
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hi I had no issue with the packaging at all the instructions and necessary cabling.I'm using it to charge for Android and Windows devices I do not use Apple devices.however it appears to be compatible with all devices.
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Hi, I am not sure of that. I kept the packaging and the info is not on the package either. However it does charge very quickly. It is an official charger for Apple devices
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Each port has a specific label which identifies the associated product you can charge: ie; iPad, android, iPhone , etc. best wishes for a fantastic experience! Regards JR
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No, Apple uses its own special plug for their electronics. However, I have found that my Samsung Galaxy S4 charger works just fine and is longer, so it is easier to use.
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Unfortunately I only have Apple products but I have charged my Apple device from both ports and at the same time so I assume that the Android devices would work similarly.
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I honestly can not answer that question - I know can charger Apple product! It's great!
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It's the H-igh power side of the outlet, offering a H-igher charging current than the left outlet. Intended for tablets etc., though it will charge standard devices (iPhones, iPods, Androids, etc.) more quickly.
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It is similar to a standard USB charger. I'm using it to charge iPad and iPhone and it works nice.
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It has a charging doc to it that uses a standard android charger. The doc AND charger should have come with it when it was originally ordered.
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It is the standard cable used for smartphones, tablets, and chargers these days. Except for Apple, which always has to use their own proprietary stuff instead of using industry standards...It is full size USB 2.0 on one side, and Micro USB on the other (NOT mini). A very high quality cable, allows full speed charging, as well as data sync. Lots of other cables charge slowly (500mA), this one allows much faster if your charger/phone/tablet support it.
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The converter is needed when charging non apple devices in order to enable fast charging. If a charger is iPhone compatible it doesn't adhere to the USB standard and therefore requires this adapter or it won't charge your phone fast enough. It is actually really good of Satechi to include this. Most users will try another Apple compatible device and be disappointed.
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I'm using my standard charger. It works and I never really considered it as a problem.
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I had to call the company and re order a charger bc ours stopped working and I tried the Apple charger from our iPhones and it wouldn't work. There is a slight difference in it. The company gave me no problem at all maybe if you contacted them they might have a suggestion for you or may have a longer one to mail you.
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it charges very well. it can charge both at once. but it uses a standard micro usb connector, not the new apple connector.
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From the Anker website: Not all charging ports are created equal. Standard ports only charge Apple OR Android devices at full speed. Our solution? PowerIQ technology intelligently identifies your device and speaks the language it needs for full speed charging. Coupled with an industry-leading 4.8 Amp output, charge any two devices both at full speed. - See more at: http://www.ianker.com/product/71AN2452CS-BA#sthash.mpyMklv2.dpuf
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This is just a high-capacity charger with 2 USB slots. It's not Apple specific. Though I haven't tried it, I don't see a reason why it wouldn't charge Apple products in either slot.