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Rumor: AirPower mat to ship this fall alongside next-gen iPhones, retail for $150

Apple’s long-delayed AirPower charging mat is definitely still in play in the rumor mill, with Chinese-language web site stating that Chongdiantou the 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.5-inch iPhones released this fall should offer a wireless charging feature. The rumor also states that the AirPower mat should ship around fall and be available for $150. Apple engineers […]

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iFixit publishes iPhone X teardown, finds logic board that’s been folded in half, other interesting changes

Once again, the cool cats at iFixit have gotten their mitts on the new iPhone and published a full teardown of their findings. Some of the highlights of the teardown included the following: Battery: The iPhone X uses a two-cell 10.35 Wh battery. Previous iPhones use a single-cell battery.

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USB Promoter Group announces USB 3.2 protocol, cites improved data transfer speeds via existing cables

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group, comprising Apple, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and other companies, today introduced an upcoming USB 3.2 specification, which will eventually replace the existing USB 3.1 specification upon release. While the increase is relatively incremental, the group stated that the USB 3.2 protocol will allow for either two lanes of 5Gb/s or two […]

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USB Implementers Forum draws up certification, verification program for USB-C cables, devices

USB-C is coming along and a lot of nice things are being said about the technology, but there hasn’t been a ton of verification and certification, especially among cheaper cables. This may change soon. Under its new program, the USB Implementers Forum will test and certify USB-C cables, chargers, and other devices. End-user products — […]

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Feature list surfaces for USB Type 3 protocol, cables to carry audio, video, power

There’s a lot to be said for a reversible cable. And if it carries different kinds of data, that’s even better. Per Macworld, industry groups VESA and the USB 3.0 Promoter Group outlined some of the specs of the upcoming, reversible Type-C USB cable. The cable, which is said to offer USB 3.1’s 10Gbps of […]