Just like it previously opted to wait a year or two until 3G and 4G LTE cellular radio technologies matured before adopting them in its iconic smartphone, Apple this time around is expected to do the same by not releasing a 5G-capable iPhone until 2020 at the earliest.
Wireless
Kuo: AirPods with wireless charging due in 2019, overhauled model in 2020
Apple is on track to release its second-generation wireless earbuds with support for the Qi charging standard in the first half of next year, while an upgraded pair of AirPods rocking an all-new design and other perks is slated for release some time in 2020.
Review: Twelve South PowerPic—a 5×7 picture frame that wirelessly charges your iPhone
You just arrived home after a long day and your iPhone could use some recharging. And when a guy needs some juice, what better way to juice up your iPhone than drop it on an elegant picture frame that's sitting on the table? That's right, Twelve South has created an amazing gadget that looks and behaves like a regular 5x7 picture frame but also happens to wirelessly charge your phone quickly because there's a 10-watt Qi charger hidden inside the frame.
HomePod 12.1 update with stability and quality improvements now available
Apple today released the iOS 12.1 software for its Siri-powered HomePod speaker, which according to the official changelog includes general improvements for stability and quality.
NFCWriter X lets hobbyists and tinkerers unlock the iPhone’s full NFC potential
Just over a year ago, iOS developer Elias Limneos announced a ground-breaking jailbreak tweak called NFCWriter that enabled iPhone users to tap into the full potential of the NFC (Near Field Communication) chip embedded within their handset. This week, Limneos continues that fun with NFCWriter X for iOS, which can only be described as the latest iteration of the tweak.
NFCWriter X for iOS is intended for advanced users and tinkerers with an interest in playing around with NFC tags, Credit/Debit Cards, MRTD documents, and more directly from your iPhone. Nearly anything with NFC support can be tinkered with by NFCWriter X for iOS.
Best true wireless earbuds under $100
If you're in the market for a pair of true wireless earbuds, but rather not spend a lot of money, you're in luck. Here are some of the best true wireless earbuds under $100 and what makes them a great choice.
Best true wireless earbuds you can buy right now
True wireless earbuds have grown in popularity since Apple released its first-generation AirPods in December 2016. Since then, there has been a steady stream of alternatives making their way into showrooms online and off. Here are the best true wireless earbuds you can buy.
MW07 review: Master & Dynamic’s first true wireless earbuds are a good start
In this MW07 review, we take a look at the newest audio product from New York-based Master & Dynamic (M&D). Are these true wireless headphones worth the premium price?
HomePod is scheduled to arrive in Spain and Mexico on October 26
According to both Apple's online store and the company's press release announcing the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones, its Siri-powered HomePod wireless speaker is scheduled to launch next in Spain and Mexico on Friday, October 26.
Wi-Fi is adopting a simplified naming scheme based on version numbers
The various implementations of the ubiquitous Wi-Fi wireless protocol used to be denoted by inscrutable letters and numbers, like 802.11b, 802.11ac and so forth, confusing a lot of people who do not follow technology on a daily basis. But that's changing as Wi-Fi Alliance, the non-profit that manages the implementation of Wi-Fi, has now simplified the naming scheme by adopting comprehensible version numbers, such as Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6.
Here’s everything Microsoft announced at yesterday’s Surface event
Microsoft at yesterday's media event in New York shared exciting news concerning their updated Surface notebooks and hybrid devices, including an unexpected product announcement— a wireless headphone with AirPods-like smarts and some notable features.
iNoSleep maintains a Wi-Fi connection when your handset is locked for long periods
Right out of the box, Apple’s lineup of mobile devices will do anything they can to conserve battery power when specific hardware functions aren’t necessary. For example, they may disconnect from Wi-Fi when locked for prolonged periods; think of it as a hibernation mode.
It’s a brilliant power savings feature, in theory, but it sometimes hinders workflows by imposing internet connection delays in which you’re forced to wait for connection reestablishment after unlocking. Fortunately, a free jailbreak tweak called iNoSleep by iOS developer Tony Kraft solves this problem.