Anker has launched its new 45W Smart+ charger alongside a fresh lineup of audio hardware shown at IFA 2026. The compact power brick packs a dedicated color screen and custom profiles built around Apple AVS power standards. It is currently on sale in China for 149 yuan (approx. $22 USD), while Ankers new hearing aids and sleep earbuds will roll out globally starting next month.
The 45W Smart+ charger targets owners of modern smartphones, specifically the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 lineups. According to product details on JD, the unit identifies the connected phone model automatically and tunes its power delivery curve to match. Users can also update the charger via over the air firmware through the official Anker app to ensure support for future phone releases.
Inside the adapter sits custom Gallium Nitride silicon along with Active Shield 5.0 temperature monitoring hardware. The front panel features a bright color display that shows real time wattage output and charging status at a glance. A physical button allows users to switch into device protection mode to prevent excessive battery wear. The hardware supports the Apple AVS power protocol, tops out at 45W output, and features folding prongs so it fits easily into a pocket. It also delivers enough power to run iPads and MacBooks.
During its IFA 2026 presentation, Anker confirmed plans to enter the hearing aid space. The upcoming device skips the clinical look of old medical equipment in favor of a modern aesthetic that resembles premium true wireless earbuds. It charges inside a pocket sized case just like standard consumer audio gear.
Under the hood, the hearing aid runs on the proprietary Thus AI chip that Anker announced earlier this year. The company already deployed this processor in several Soundcore earbuds to handle adaptive noise reduction. For the hearing aid product, Anker is prioritizing rapid charging and long battery endurance. Full technical details are scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks.
Anker also refreshed its specialized audio catalog with the Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4. The pair carries a retail price of 249.99 euros ahead of its release next month. It features an onboard AI system programmed to detect snoring sounds and mask them across the 200 to 800Hz frequency spectrum.
This frequency tuning delivers a 3 to 5dB boost in targeted noise reduction over previous designs. The charging case also doubles as a safety monitor. If a smoke detector or fire alarm goes off in the room, the case detects the siren and commands the earbuds to switch instantly into transparency mode so the sleeper wakes up immediately.
