In February, revered Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities predicted that all new iPhones released this year would let you charge other Qi devices wirelessly, like your new AirPods provided you have purchased the new wireless charging case.
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Customers begin receiving shipping notifications for new AirPods orders
Last Wednesday, Apple quietly unveiled their second-generation AirPods with Hey Siri and a few other perks. Customers who placed an order for the enhanced wireless earbuds are now starting to receive shipping notifications from couriers with delivery from Tuesday, March 26, the day following the company's "It's Showtime" star-studded press event.
2019 iPhone: two-way wireless charging & 18W USB-C charger but still Lightning
Apple's next iPhone models to be released in 2019 are thought to pick up a convenient feature akin to Samsung's PowerShare found on the latest Galaxy S10 phones.
After jumping through hoops, Apple finally secures the rights to the AirPower trademark
Apple has finally managed to secure the rights to the all-important AirPower trademark ahead of its supposed arrival later this month, but it wasn't an easy task at all.
There’s hope: a fresh new AirPower image has been discovered on Apple’s website
An eagle-eyed Twitter user has managed to uncover a never-before-seen image on Apple's website depicting the company's elusive multi-device AirPower Qi wireless charger in action.
The original AirPods vs. AirPods 2 – what’s different?
Apple’s new second-generation AirPods can now be ordered from the company’s website, and many are wondering if they’re a worthwhile upgrade from the originals.
If you’re in the same boat, then you’ve come to the right place, because this piece will discuss the most significant differences between the original and second-generation AirPods.
AirPods 2 are powered by the new Apple H1 chip. Here’s everything it’s responsible for
The original AirPods debuted the Apple-designed W1 wireless chip without which their seamless pairing and other unique features wouldn't be possible. The new AirPods, available for pre-order beginning today ahead of their retail launch scheduled for Friday next week, take advantage of an improved version of the proprietary chip that now has a brand new name: H1.
Existing AirPods owners can buy the new standalone $79 Qi wireless charging case
Apple today opened pre-orders for the new AirPods with Hey Siri and other perks ahead of in-store availability next week. The new earbuds can be purchased with Apple's standard charging case or with its Qi-enabled wireless charging variant. According to the Cupertino company, the Qi wireless charging case is also available to owners of the first-generation AirPods.
Apple releases new AirPods with Hey Siri, new H1 chip with 50% more talk time & more
Apple on Wednesday announced a successor to the AirPods earphones, available to order starting today ahead of in-store availability next week.
nControl lets you use console controllers with your jailbroken iPhone or iPad
Many agree that console-based gaming is significantly more immersive than mobile gaming on an iPhone or iPad, and one of the primary factors to be considered in that is having access to a gaming controller that feels good in your hand.
A limited number of MFI (made for iPhone) controllers reside on the market today, but they often fall short of the classics. That’s why iOS developer Kevin Bradley created a new jailbreak tweak called nControl, which adds support for a bevy of popular game console controllers to a subset of iOS games.
Prevent specific apps from accessing the internet over Wi-Fi with ConditionalWiFi4
Your iPhone lets you prevent apps from accessing the internet over a cellular connection right out of the box, but the same can’t be said about Wi-Fi. On the other hand, those with jailbroken iOS 12 handsets can finally do something about that with the help of a jailbreak tweak called ConditionalWiFi4 by Andrew Wiik.
As you might’ve discerned already from the tweak’s name, ConditionalWiFi4 lets you choose which apps can access the internet over your iOS device’s Wi-Fi connection. Some examples where this might come in handy include:
AirPower & AirPods with wireless charging and upgraded Bluetooth should ship by the summer
Apple's release schedule for the first half of 2019 allegedly includes the AirPower wireless charging mat plus upgraded AirPods with Qi charging support and extended Bluetooth range.