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Hardware iPhone Lightning Rumor

Some users experiencing connectivity glitches with Lightning-based EarPods, Apple promises forthcoming fix

Well, this is sort of a mess. Apple is presently working on a fix for an issue that can cause the new Lightning EarPods designed for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to stop working properly, the company said in a statement issued on Monday When using the EarPods, there’s an occasional bug that […]

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Hardware iPhone News Patents

Apple patent focuses on wired/wireless headphones

This could turn into something nifty. An Apple patent application published Thursday suggests that the company is continuing work on a Lightning-equipped audio product some expect will replace wired EarPods if and when iPhone ships without a 3.5mm headphone jack. The patent, entitled “Audio class-compliant charging accessories for wireless headphones and headsets” details a headphone […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple to include wireless charging feature in iPhone 7

Because, hey, wireless charging is pretty darn cool. The current batch of rumors regarding Apple’s next-gen iPhone/the iPhone 7 includes a wireless charging feature as well as a thinner, waterproof body and no headphone jack. The rumor hails from within Apple’s supply chain and an anonymous source has stated that the iPhone 7 will not […]

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Accessory battery News

iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case arrives to mixed reviews

The first iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case reviews are in and the results are mixed. While the accessory adds a good amount of battery life to your iPhone 6 and 6s models and integrates with iOS to show a battery status icon, a number of complaints have surfaced about its “hunchback” design, complete with a […]

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AppleCare iMac iPod Touch Mac Pro MacBook Air MacBook Pro News Software

Assorted Mac, iPad and Beats products edge towards “obsolete” status, will no longer be eligible for service or repair after December 8th

Every so often, a group of Apple products moves into an “Obsolete” category, meaning the product is no longer eligible for service or repair support through Apple retail stores or authorized third-party channels. This time around, the products include: – iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) – iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) – MacBook Air (Mid 2009) – […]