Is this item compatible with iPhones?

On the USB end of your cable, yes.

is this 3rd gen like the red version?

It's appears to be a new version (1st gen) of the original one that is red; this version offers more security. From the PortaPow website as of 02/03/2020: Our Pure Data Blocker not only protects your devices from viruses and hacking from an unknown USB socket while they are being charged, but also features fully transparent casing and zero electronic components inside so you can be sure the blocker itself is secure. It is also made with a 25% lighter polycarbonate compound to be more environmentally friendly. Simply connect the data blocker in between your charging cable and the USB socket when you need to charge your phone, tablet, satnav or other device and you can be sure that only power and no data is flowing between the two. Limitations – 1) Since the pure data blocker has a zero-chip design principle, it doesn’t have the SmartCharge chip featured in our 3rd Gen design. This means charging speed may be slower with some combinations of device and charger. 2) The blocker is not compatible with extra fast charging technologies such as ‘Qualcomm Quick Charge’ ‘Samsung adaptive fast charge’ as these require data transfer to be enabled. Public USB chargers do not support these standards either so your device will charge as normal. 3) Some car USB sockets do not provide enough power to charge a device, so a dedicated USB car charger must be used.

What is the max power throughput rating of this adapter?

I believe that this gadget will handle any power that comes from the power cube/adapter. It is basically an adapter with two wires which allows the current to run through (but no wires for data). It is useful when you use a public usb outlet such as in a coffee shop, airport or the usb outlet found at the base of the lamps in many hotels. If you are in a country where you are concerns about ‘state sponsored’ security issues, place this between your own power adapter and charging cable . One cannot be too paranoid, sometimes. :)

is this the 3rd generation?

There is nothing on the device, packaging or instructions that indicates what gen it is. It does read, “For a list of all the improvements or to get in touch visit us at PortalPow.co.uk.” Hope this is helpful.

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A**N

Simple and secure

This blocker is pretty great, I've not bought others but took a look at a fair few before settling on this.The best bit about it is the male USB-A port literally has a custom connector with no data pads at all, and only the power pads. Other blockers seem to use a standard USB-A connector and just don't connect it to the other end, but if you were super paranoid then that wouldn't be good enough - but this one with no data pads and a clear case that lets you see the PCB traces makes me pretty certain this blocker does what it claims to be doing properly.Through the case you can see the other end's female USB-A socket has the data pins tied together, which is an additional protection *though* it may cause charging/power issues in a few rare cases if a cable needs to be 'clever' and detect that it's been plugged in using the data pins (from memory, Apple's Lightning cables may do this, though I checked and my iPhone was happy to charge through the blocker).Traces on the PCB look thick-enough that you're not going to have any power issues caused by the blocker.The clear plastic case feels pretty sturdy and not cheap/likely to break.

7.10.2022

A**R

Does exactly what it says on the tin

Does exactly what it said on the tin

8.10.2022

C**R

Good

I wish I had not bought this one though. This one has no technology to allow fast charging of any kind. It will serve the purpose of blocking data but the red ones allow faster charging on some devices. Unfortunately the red one I ordered came damaged and I had to get a refund and order another one which is going to take half way through next week to arrive :( But all in all these products are all good and work like a charm. You just have to be careful to get the one you want.This is the most basic and most blatantly provably secure model. But I already trust the company and I want maximum charging speed, so... I am buying the red one.

11.07.2020

D**S

No data pass through

Only charges your phone in public charging spots, no data can pass through.

24.02.2020

M**S

Does the job

Does the job! Use it for charging phone when I don't want data stuff happening

5.01.2020

A**R

excellent

does the bizz

2.03.2020

R**A

Works

Good

4.04.2020

J**H

Recommended

Good

9.03.2020

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