Apple will launch USB-C AirPods Pro at the iPhone 15 event, but its regular AirPods and the flagship $549 AirPods Max will apparently get USB-C charging in 2024.
Gurman: Regular AirPods and AirPods Max will get USB-C next year
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USB-C AirPods not expected to bring any new features aside from USB-C
Apple isn't expected to bring other hardware or design changes to the next AirPods Pro besides swapping the Lightning port for a USB-C one.
USB-C AirPods Pro could launch alongside the iPhone 15 lineup in September
Apple could announce new AirPods with USB-C charging instead of Lightning at its iPhone 15 + Apple Watch event in September.
Rumor: Apple to offer a 150W 40Gbps USB-C Thunderbolt cable for iPhone 15
Apple may separately sell a Thunderbolt cable for the upcoming iPhone 15 models for those who wish to transfer large files at up to 40Gbps.
The iPhone 15’s charging cable could grow from 1 to 1.5 meters
Apple will switch from Lightning to USB-C starting with the iPhone 15, and the upcoming smartphones should come with a fifty percent longer charging cable.
iPhone 15 could have faster fast charging and a color-matched braided USB-C cable
The iPhone 15 lineup could charge faster when paired with a 35W power adapter and come bundled with a color-matched braided USB-C cable.
Satechi’s new Dual Dock Stand features several I/O ports and a built-in NVMe SSD enclosure
For people who require all-in-one solutions when it comes to organizing their desk space, Satechi’s brand-new docking station with a built-in NVMe solid state drive enclosure lends high hopes.
Nomad launches powerful 130W triple-port USB-C power adapter
Whether you’re someone who has a 15-inch MacBook Pro computer or you just need a lot of Power Delivery volume to keep all your USB-C devices charged up, our friends at Nomad have just the solution.
New evidence that the iPhone 15 family might support Thunderbolt speeds
The entire iPhone 15 family, not just the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, is expected to feature support for high-speed Thunderbolt/USB4 data transfer.
Looks like the next iPhone SE will adopt Face ID with a notch
The iPhone SE 4 should adopt the iPhone 14's design, swap Touch ID for Face ID, use USB-C instead of Lightning and sport an Action button.
Nomad releases new ChargeKey keychain charging cable for USB-C and Lightning devices
Our friends at Nomad have just debuted a new iteration of their iconic ChargeKey accessory, which is essentially a phone or tablet charging cable that tethers to your key ring so that you always have a means to keep your device(s) fully charged.
In the works: New AirPods Max and Pro, hearing test, health sensors and more
A new case for the AirPods Pro will drop this fall alongside the upcoming iPhone 15 family, featuring charging over USB-C instead of Lightning.