What is USB-C, and why does it matter so much?
The move from Lightning cables to USB-C on the iPhone 15 has stirred up quite a few questions about the so-called “universal connector.” Originally released …
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USB-C on iPhone will be a game-changer, but don’t get your hopes up for faster charging speeds
The iPhone 15 should be the first iPhone series to feature a USB-C port instead of Apple’s proprietary Lightning port. It’s a change that iPhone …
iPhone should switch to USB-C, says iPod inventor Tony Fadell
The iPhone 14 still features a Lightning connector at the bottom instead of the USB-C port some users might want. But things could change as …
iPhone 15 to make the switch to USB-C as EU passes single-charger law
Rumors about iPhone 15 ditching the Lightning connector for a USB-C solution aren’t new. Now, the European Union Parliament just passed a law to unify …
Apple may launch AirPods with USB-C charging cases in 2023
Slowly but surely, Apple is making the switch to USB Type-C across its wide range of devices. MacBooks have been shipping with USB-C charging ports …
New EU law says Apple iPhones must have USB-C charging by 2024
For months, EU lawmakers have been working to make USB-C the universal charging port for electronic devices in the European Union. This week, they finally …
After Apple’s switch to USB-C on iPhone, AirPods and more will also get USB-C
The USB-C iPhone rumor reemerges almost every year, giving fans hope that Apple might finally make the switch. But up until this year, we never …
New report confirms Apple is testing iPhones with USB-C ports
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is currently testing iPhones that replace the Lightning connector with a USB-C port. Gurman claims that if even Apple …
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro might finally ditch Lightning for USB-C charging
The iPhone USB-C rumors never die, and that’s because people have not stopped fantasizing about such a device. Just a few days ago, we saw …
New law might force Apple to switch the iPhone to USB-C
The European Union’s European Commission is trying to put an end to proprietary charging ports on electronic devices. This week, the Commission proposed a revised …
iPhone switch to USB-C: Will new EU law force Apple’s hand?
Apple switched the proprietary Lightning connector on the iPad Pro with a USB-C port. That’s the kind of connector found on most electronic devices — …
iPhone 11 tipped to ship with bigger batteries and a faster charger
Apple is widely expected to unveil the iPhone 11 series on September 10th, with the three new iPhones expected to hit stores some 10 day …
The new Raspberry Pi 4 board has a serious USB-C charging issue you should know about
The Raspberry Pi 4 board was launched only a few weeks ago, featuring up to 4GB of RAM, support for 4K displays and USB-C connectivity. …
Apple should totally do the unthinkable with the iPhone 11
A report a few days ago said that Apple might be planning a massive change for the iPhone 11, one that we hardly expected Apple …
SanDisk made a 4TB flash drive that fits in your pocket
Last year, SanDisk unveiled a 1TB USB-C flash drive at CES 2018, although that prototype was never turned into a commercial product. A year later, …
This could be our first look at Apple’s 18W USB-C power adapter for the iPhone
Of all the rumors surrounding this year’s slate of new iPhones, the one I think I am anticipating more than any others is the addition …
Apple quietly cuts price of its USB-C to Lightning cable down to $19
Charging your iPhone, iPad, or Mac just got cheaper as Apple cut the price of its 1 meter USB-C to Lightning cable from $25 to …
SanDisk just unveiled the world’s smallest 1TB flash drive
CES 2018 is in full swing over in Las Vegas, which means we’ve got plenty of new tech toys to talk about and look forward …
This is the last battery pack you’ll ever need
I’m a big fan of the little battery packs that fit in a bag and give your phone a second life. They can be lifesavers …
Google coming for the dongles with ‘Made for Google’ accessories program
One of the iPhone’s more quietly successful components — successful for Apple’s bottom line, at least — is the Made for iPhone program. Under MFi, …
Genius flash drive works with micro-USB, USB-C, and USB-A all at once
It’s been a long time since I gave a flash drive a second look, but that’s probably because most flash drives don’t with three different …
This Magsafe USB-C adapter is way too good to be true
Over on Kickstarter, there’s a new company called AnyWatt claiming to have made a device that converts your old Magsafe chargers into USB-C, compatible with …
This USB-C hard drive can also charge your laptop
I know you probably don’t wake up in the morning, sip your coffee, and think to yourself “damn, I’m really excited for all the possibilities …
Don’t say goodbye to the MagSafe charger just yet
Apple has been clear that it thinks USB-C is the future. You don’t get the option of buying a new MacBook without USB-C ports; the …
The most shocking thing about WSJ’s iPhone 8 report might have been completely wrong
A The Wall Street Journal report shell-shocked iPhone fans on Tuesday, providing two clues about the upcoming iPhone 8. According to the paper’s sources, the iPhone …
Why the iPhone 8 deserves USB-C
By every account, the iPhone 8 is going to be a big deal. If the rumors are to be believed, it will be a bezel-less, …
This little power meter could save your computer from shoddy USB-C accessories
USB-C will be the universal standard before long, and for good reason. It’s extremely versatile and can provide ample power to boot, but that also means …
