Sometimes it’s hard to get the units out there. Apple supplier TSMC is rumored to be “straining” to produce enough 3-nanometer chips to meet the demand for Apple’s upcoming devices. According to EE Times, analysts believe TSMC is having issues with tools and yield, impacting the ramp-up to volume production of the new chip technology. […]
Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset is rumored to feature two ports including a USB-C interface for data transfer as well as a new proprietary charging connector for the device’s external battery. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, while most AR/VR headsets on the market feature an integrated battery, Apple’s headset will connect to a separate, external […]
It never hurts to be careful with where you plug in your devices. The FBI has once again warned the public against using public USB ports to recharge an iPhone or iPad, with “juice jacking” attacks infecting mobile devices connected to the ports. While most people are familiar with malicious apps and online attacks being […]
This could come in handy. Hardware prototyping consultant Ken Pillonel has done it again, this time adding wires and a USB-C connector to a set of AirPods, bypassing the need for its charging case. The AirPods and AirPods Pro earbuds, which are not designed to be serviced or repaired because no internal components can be […]
If you need to replace the battery for an out-of-warranty Apple device, you’re not going to love this. The company increased the cost of replacing an iPhone battery from $69 to $99 when it released the iPhone 14 line in September 2022. It is now keeping the $99 pricing for the most current devices while […]