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Rumor: Apple to incorporate “slightly bigger” wireless charging coil in 2021 model iPhone, could be working towards reverse charging feature

Per a new rumor from Max Weinbach, Apple is apparently planning to including a “slightly bigger” wireless charging coil in the 2021 model iPhone, which will not only yield improved heat management and higher wattage, but could be paving the way towards reverse wireless charging. The larger coil would allow for a greater surface area […]

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Rumor: Apple could release iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack with “reverse charging” feature

Per noted Apple product leaker Jon Prosser, Apple is currently working on a MagSafe-compatible battery pack that will be compatible with current iPhone 12 models. Prosser also indicated that one version of the battery pack will feature “reverse charging,” which could also be able to charge an ‌iPhone 12‌ while also charging AirPods from the other side […]

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Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 update, focuses on charging issues with older MacBook Pro notebooks

It’s not an enormous update, but it could definitely help. Apple on Wednesday released macOS Big Sur 11.2.1. The update, a 2.43 gigabyte download, addresses battery charging issues suffered by users with an older MacBook Pro. The change log offered the following description: macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 addresses an issue that may prevent the battery […]

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Apple patent shows researching inductive charging between MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches

Because inductive charging is awesome. Per a new patent entitled “Inductive charging between electronic devices” over at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is researching the integration of multiple inductive charging coils into MacBooks and iPads to use them as wireless chargers for other devices. The company has apparently been researching device-to-device inductive charging […]

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Apple Maps receives significant updates, information for Canadian users and travelers

If you’re in Canada, this is going to come in handy. On Thursday, Apple released its new updates to its Maps applications. The new feature offers copious Canadian information as well as new features, including faster and more accurate navigation, more precess addresses, better road coverage, and more detailed land cover. The nation of Canada […]