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Wireless Power Consortium announces holiday launch window for first Qi2 wireless charging devices

The next generation of wireless adapters is about to launch. Per an announcement released on Wednesday by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the first wireless chargers that meet the new Qi2 standard are set to launch in time for the holiday shopping season. Announced earlier this year, Qi2 is a next-generation Qi charging technology that […]

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Rumor: Apple developing 10.9-inch iPad Air, 12.9-inch iPad Air as part of larger iPad refresh for 2024

Apple may be including a 12.9-inch iPad Air as part of an entirely refreshed iPad lineup coming next year. According to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is looking to create a refreshed 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch ‌iPad Air‌ with new chips scheduled for mass production in the first quarter of 2024. Kuo had previously stated […]

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Apple releases iOS 17.1.1, iPadOS 17.1.1, chases after Apple Pay, NFC, Lock Screen-related bugs

It’s not a huge update, but it could make a difference. Late Tuesday, Apple released its iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone and its iPadOS 17.1.1 update for the iPad. The updates follow the hefty iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates from October 25 that introduced new AirDrop and Apple Music features. The updates offer […]

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Rumor: Apple may discontinue the 12.9-inch mini-LED iPad Pro in 2024, and opt for a 13-inch OLED model

Apple may be discontinuing its 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED backlighting in 2024. Per Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, the tablet may not remain in the lineup for a reduced price following the launch of the rumored 13-inch iPad Pro with an OLED display next year. The article points out that the shipment volume for mini-LED […]

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Apple begins to include underlying software that can indicate if USB-C ports have come in contact with liquids

It was never easy to convince Apple that your device had simply gone south on its own (especially if they opened the case and it smelled like the entire logic board had downed a six-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon). Beyond the Liquid Contact Indicators inside the hardware, a new chunk of software seems to be […]