Publications like DigiTimes and reliable analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo have been speculating that Apple might transition iPhones to the industry-standard USB-C connector this year, and now Bloomberg has corroborated those claims.
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$329 6th generation iPad to gain a 10″ screen, a cheaper iPad mini on the way
Apple will reportedly give its mainstream sixth-generation iPad, which costs just $329, a bit bigger screen going from 9.7 inches to ten inches. And to cover as wide a price range as possible, the Cupertino firm will release a cheaper iPad mini model, sources claim.
10 ways Apple could improve the MacBook Pro
Apple’s MacBook Pro has been my personal computer of choice for almost a decade now, and while I’ve loved every upgrade along the way, I can’t help but feel like Apple could do better.
Given just how expensive a MacBook Pro becomes as you start pegging out the specs on Apple’s website, it seems like Apple could do more to help me justify the price point. With that in mind, I’ll discuss at least ten ways Apple could improve their flagship notebook in this piece.
Yubico launches first Apple approved physical security key that works with USB-C & Lightning
Yubico, a company that produces NFC-based physical security keys for passwordless login and two-factor authentication, announced at the CES 2019 show today that it is developing a hardware key that works with both iOS devices and Macs that have USB-C.
My favorite accessories to use with the 2018 iPad Pro
It wasn’t long after Apple announced the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros that I went to my local Apple Store to pick one up. The idea of a USB-C-powered Apple tablet fascinated me, and it wasn’t long before I started gathering accessories to augment the iPad Pro experience.
In this piece, I’ll discuss my favorite accessories for my 11-inch iPad Pro. They’re in no specific order, but you will find a mix of first-party and third-party accessories below.
Satechi unveils new USB-C Power Delivery portable chargers
Accessory maker Satechi at CES 2019 on Tuesday unveiled a pair of nicely designed portable chargers that offer both USB-A and USB-C ports compliant with the Power Delivery protocol, which was designed to allow devices to negotiate their power requirements.
10 ways Apple could improve the iPhone
In this piece, we’ll discuss at least 10 ways that Apple could improve the iPhone to make it even better than how it currently is.
USB-C Authentication certification stops security attacks through malicious chargers
Several security experts have warned that a bad actor with a malicious version of the standard power adapter or charge cable could easily damage your computer or another USB-C device, even deliver malware to it in just a few seconds. A new USB-C Authentication certification introduced today by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) seeks to put an end to that.
Review: Nekteck 90W USB-C power brick is affordable, PD certified and has a captive cable
Do you need a portable power brick that provides fast charging speeds for all your USB-C devices, supports Power Delivery (PD) for overcharge protection and is priced affordably? If so, then look no further than Nekteck's handy 90W USB-C charger, priced at just $29.99.
Satechi’s sleek new metallic monitor stand for iMac doubles as a USB-C hub with seven ports
Accessory maker Satechi today launched a pretty cool aluminum-clad monitor stand for your iMac or iMac Pro which doubles as a stealthy USB-C hub with seven built-in ports.
Satechi updates its USB-C hubs with a new gold collection to match 2018 MacBook Air
Satechi on Friday announced that a new gold-colored edition of its USB-C notebook hub is now available for pre-order ahead of January 2019 launch. If you need the missing ports on your notebook and own a new MacBook Air model released in 2018, you can now have a USB-C hub color-matched to your computer.
Cheaper MFi-certified Lightning to USB-C cables are coming early next year
Apple is currently the only seller of certified Lightning to USB-C cables, but more affordable options from third-party accessory makers are reportedly coming early in 2019.