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Hardware MacBook News USB-C

Apple ships out replacement USB-C charging cables for select registered 12-inch Retina MacBook

With any luck, your replacement USB-C charging cable is en route. Less than a week after starting a program to replace faulty USB-C charging cables, users are reporting receiving their replacement until in the mail. As promised, Apple is proactively sending out free replacement USB-C cables to 12-inch Retina MacBook owners who submitted a mailing […]

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Accessory battery Hardware News

Jackery Giant + allows for two devices to be charged simultaneously, sports, 12,000 mAH battery

This is one of those accessories for when you don’t have time to muck about. Or want to charge two accessories at once. The Jackery Giant + by Jackery allows for two devices to be charged simultanesouly. The unit is powered by a 12,000 mAH battery and features some pretty nice specs, including a 10.4 […]

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Accessory battery Hardware iPhone News

Tim Cook reacts to “The Hump” nickname for iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case, talks up accessory’s positive points

This could be an unfortunate nickname that just sticks with a product. Apple CEO Tim Cook, while attending an Hour of Code event in New York, spoke to Mashable’s Lance Ulanoff about the new iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case. During the interview, Ulanoff asked Cook if he was excited about the “hump,” a mocking nickname […]

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iOS iPad Pro News

Apple addresses charging issue requiring hard restart with iPad Pro

This may be the first fix Apple has to address with the iPad Pro. Only days after buying theirs, some customers began complaining about an issue that caused the iPad Pro to become unresponsive after charging, requiring a hard restart to restore functionality. Apple has issued a support document letting customers know it’s looking into […]

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Hardware MacBook News USB-C

Hyper launches Indiegogo campaign to create world’s only USB Type C-compatible battery pack, adapter

This could turn into something cool. Hyper, the makers of the HyperJuice battery, have put together an Indiegogo fundraiser to raise US$50,000 to create a HyperJuice battery that will effectively charge Apple’s 12-inch MacBook with a USB Type C power adapter interface. The Magic Box units being worked on will allow conventional battery packs to […]