Satechi is a brand that I often look to whenever I’m in need of hubs or adapters for my Mac or iPad Pro, and the reason is kind of obvious. Satechi understands Apple’s design language; they use similar materials in the construction of their accessories as Apple does in their computers and tablets, so everything looks great together.
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iOS 16.5 bug prevents Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter from working
The Lightning to USB 3 camera adapter, Apple's own accessory, has stopped working due to a likely bug in iOS 16.5 that should be soon fixed.
iPhone 15 Pros could offer Thunderbolt support for advanced video work
Thunderbolt 3 support would enable videographers to output live 4K video on an external monitor in real-time while recording their footage.
The DockCase Explorer USB-C hub expands I/O and features an informative LCD display
There’s no shortage of USB-C hubs out on the market that you can pick from, ranging from around $15 to $60. These dime-a-dozen devices are useful for attaching multiple peripherals to your USB-C-equipped computer with a single port, and whether you opt for a cheap or expensive model, you can expect mostly the same performance from each, albeit a cheaper model might have fewer bells and whistles or not look as nice.
Kuo: AirPods Pro to gain a USB-C charging case this fall, regular AirPods in 2024
The AirPods Pro should adopt USB-C charging this year but don't expect the third-generation AirPods to pick up a USB-C version of its charging case before 2024.
Kuo confirms fast charging via USB-C on iPhone 15 will require certified cables
Only MFi-certified USB-C cables and power adapters will fast charge your iPhone 15. Your Lightning cables and USB-A chargers won’t work at all with the new phone.
iPhone 15 could restrict charging and data speeds for uncertified USB-C cables
A reliable leaker has claimed that Apple won't drop the longstanding MFi certification program once its upcoming iPhone 15 swaps the Lightning connector for USB-C.
The Shargeek Storm 2 battery pack boasts high-capacity power in a slick package supporting up to 100W PD
Lots of people take their MacBooks and iPads with them when they leave the house for prolonged periods, whether it’s for doing their job, focusing on studies, or for having something to do when sitting at the coffee shop. But one quandary that affects everyone at some point, regardless of what they use their gear for, is battery life.
Opinion: A USB-C iPhone would benefit consumers
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Apple switching from their existing Lightning port on iPhones to the USB-C port on future models instead. In fact, legislation in the European Union last year effectively ensures that Apple will sell iPhones with a USB-C port by 2024. So should you be excited? Let’s discuss…
Satechi launches new color-matched Pro Slim Hub for latest USB-C MacBooks
Apple just last week announced its brand-new M2 Pro and M2 Max-equipped 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks, bringing more power than ever to on-the-go professionals, and what better accessory to complement one than one of Satechi’s new Pro Slim Hubs?
Latest 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro includes color-matched MagSafe charging cable
As someone who purchased a Space Gray-colored M1 Pro-equipped 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2022, I was somewhat surprised to find that the provided MagSafe charging cable wasn’t color-matched, and I wasn’t alone.
Satechi’s new GaN charger does 200 watts of shared power across six USB-C ports
Unveiled at CES 2023, a new Satechi GaN charger provides 200 watts of total power across its six fast-charging USB-C ports, more than enough to simultaneously charge your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch and other Apple devices.