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Apple issues recall for three-prong power adapter in World Travel Adapter Kit, offers free replacement units

This is why exchanges are a good thing. On Thursday, Apple announced that the three-prong adapter in its World Travel Adapter Kit designed for devices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the U.K., “may break.” As such, Apple has recalled the part. To identify the recalled plug, Apple says that it is, “white, with no letters […]

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Rumor: Apple could include 18-watt USB-C power adapter with 2019 model iPhones

Once again, the rumor mill has it that Apple is ditching the 5-watt USB power adapter for an 18-watt USB-C power adapter. The rumor comes from Chinese suppliers, who’ve stated that all three new iPhone models are said to include the same 18-watt USB-C adapter as does the new iPad Pro, but that doesn’t mean […]

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Apple initiates recall of some three-prong adapters from its World Travel Adapter Kit

This isn’t the greatest of all possible news you could receive, but at least you can get a replacement component without too much hassle. Apple has announced that the three-prong adapter used in the Hong Kong, Singapore, and U.K. versions of its World Travel Adapter kit “may break,” Apple having recalled the part. To identify […]

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Leaked documentation hints at third-party Lightning to USB-C adapters in 2019

You’ll soon be able to snag third-party Lightning to USB-C adapters from third-party vendors. Per MacRumors, documentation given to Hong Kong web site ChargerLabs indicates that firms in Apple’s Made for iPhone program should have the required parts by the middle of January 2019. This means the Lightning to USB-C products could arrive in shops […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone chargers could require Apple certification, may not deliver 18 watt charging speeds

The rumors continue to abound as to whether Apple will include a USB-C to Lightning cable to function as an 18 watt fast charger with the upcoming iPhones this fall. The current consensus is that fast charger options may be somewhat limited because Apple is requiring USB-C authentication compliance for the charger and cable. Per […]