Apple Made-for-iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) licensing program now extends to Lightning to 3.5mm output cable and USB-C ports. The new specs were detailed in Apple’s recently updated materials for manufacturers in the MFi program, according to sources. Per the new specs, companies in the MFi program can now include USB-C receptacles on their officially certified iOS and […]
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The next generation of Lightning connectors could be waterproof. Per a recently published Apple patent, the company is working on updating its current Lightning connector design to “create a liquid-tight seal.” The patent notes that as devices see more use, they become more at risk to liquid damage and spills. As such, Apple has been […]
At long last, Apple has released a wireless keyboard with a numeric keypad. Apple’s new Bluetooth keyboard with numerical keypad was released today, retails for $129 and uses the following specs: Height: 0.16-0.43 inches Width: 16.48 inches Depth: 4.52 inches Weight: 0.86 pounds
The current rumor has it that the next-gen iPhone’s battery will be able to get over power consumption and space-related hurdles, potentially allowing for longer battery life than ever. Rumor has it that this year’s flagship “iPhone 8” will boast a large 2,700 mAh battery, on par with the high-end 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. The […]
Apple seems likely to continue bundling a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter with its new lineup of iPhones this fall. The inclusion, which was implemented with the release of the iPhone 7 last fall, was put into place to help ease the transition to a handset without a traditional 3.5 millimeter headphone jack. The […]