According to a sketchy supply chain report issued Tuesday, next year's iPhone models will be outfitted with the industry-standard USB-C connector for charging and syncing.
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Belkin launches Lightning to 3.5mm audio cable
Mobile accessories maker Belkin has introduced a new 3.5 mm Audio Cable with Lightning Connector. The cable allows you to connect your iPhone directly to your car stereo or home speakers with a single cable, allowing you to enjoy your content more conveniently.
New iPhones could be bundled with fast-charging adapter and cables
This year's iPhones may ship with an 18W power adapter and USB-C to Lightning cables.
Everyone can now buy a Magic Trackpad, Keyboard or Mouse in Space Grey
Apple's Magic trackpad, keyboard and mouse can now be had in Space Gray standalone.
ElevationLab’s ultra compact CordDock for iPhone has a detachable MFi Lightning cable
Elevation Lab today unveiled CordDock, a curious $39 accessory which combines all the benefits of a dock, with the flexibility of a cord, in one ultra-compact design.
MFi makers can now build accessories that integrate USB-C ports & Lightning to 3.5mm out
Apple a few days ago updated its “Made for iOS” (MFi) branding and now we're learning that the company also added refreshed new specifications for implementing USB-C ports and a Lightning to 3.5mm output cable on MFi accessories.
New in iOS 11.3: increased pairing security for USB accessories
The upcoming iOS 11.3 software update will bring increased security when connecting third-party MFi-certified USB accessories to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Hands-on with Satechi’s dual iPhone & Apple Watch charging stand
You've got plenty of dual charging options for your Apple Watch and iPhone out there, but Satechi has announced a new one here at CES 2018. We got an early look before it launches this year.
Nomad’s mini universal cable is my go-to travel accessory
I tend to be moving around quite a bit. Traveling for work, visiting family, or just exploring. This means I inevitably have a whole host of gear that constantly needs power. We've covered our fair share of cables, and batteries.
iMac Pro ships with a special black-clad Lightning cable from Apple
Apple is on track to launch this Thursday the fastest Mac they've built to date, the all-new $4,999 iMac Pro, and already hands-on YouTube videos are popping up all over the place.
PowerLess disables all feedback when connecting your device to a power source
Whenever you attach an iOS device to a power source to charge your battery, you receive feedback letting you know that the power connection succeeded. iPads and iPod touches provide audible feedback, but iPhones can provide both audible and vibratory feedback.
While these types of feedback can be useful in several scenarios, everyone knows that two sides exist to every story. With that in mind, PowerLess is a new free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer CydiaGeek that disables all power connection feedback entirely.
Mirror your iPhone or iPad’s display on your Mac with QuickScreen
QuickScreen is a convenient new Mac utility by Frogg GmbH that lets you demo your iPhone’s screen directly on your computer’s display.
Designed with ease-of-use in mind, all you have to do to get started with QuickScreen is plug your iPhone or iPad into your machine with a MFi-certified Lightning cable, and the app detects its display automatically.