Prong (company)
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics accessories |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | PocketPlug charging case, Prong PWR Case |
| Website | prong |
Prong was a privately held company located in New York City that focused on accessories for electronic gadgets, most notably the PocketPlug charging case designed for smartphones. Established in 2011, the company's main offering, the PocketPlug, featured integrated prongs within an iPhone case, enabling direct connection to electrical outlets without the need for cables.
History
In January 2013, Prong introduced the PocketPlug during the Consumer Electronics Show. Subsequently, the company unveiled the Prong PWR Case, a detachable battery case equipped with built-in prongs. Although reviewers from The Washington Post and The New York Times commended the product's innovative design, they pointed out drawbacks related to the absence of an internal battery. Similarly, CNET emphasized the lack of an external power source as a disadvantage.
Operations at Prong ended in 2017.