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ChargerLAB posts teardown of Apple’s 140W USB-C charger

There’s been a fair amount of hype as to Apple’s new 140W USB-C G-N charger for the 2021 MacBook Pro notebooks. As such, the cool cats at ChargerLAB performed a full teardown to analyze its components: Via The Mac Observer, AppleInsider, and ChargerLAB

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Apple support document offers fast charging details for 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks

Apple has just released its specs for the fast charging feature on its 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks. The feature was proudly presented by the company as offering a 50 percent charged battery after roughly 30 minutes of charging. Apple offered the following details via a newly-released support document: The 14-inch MacBook Pro […]

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$20 upgrade allows for fast charging on new 14-inch MacBook Pro

If you’re hankering for fast charging on Apple’s brand new 14-inch MacBook Pro, you’ll need to snag a $20 upgrade when configuring it on the company’s web-based storefront. Per the cool cats at iMore: Thankfully, the 96W power adapter is available as a $20 upgrade when you are configuring your 14-inch MacBook Pro, but it […]

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Apple launches MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 handsets

If you need some extra juice for your iPhone 12, it’s here. On Tuesday, Apple began selling a MagSafe battery pack for its iPhone 12 handsets. The unit retails for $99, and is available in white and offers a battery capacity of 1,460mAH, which may not be enough to offer a full charge. Apple has […]

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OtterBox releases Power Swap Controller Batteries for Xbox One, Xbox X | S controllers

If you’re using an Xbox controller with your Mac, iOS, or iPadOS device, this is going to come in handy. Accessory maker OtterBox has released its Power Swap Controller Batteries. The batteries function as quick-release units the swap on the fly with one hand. Features include: Reserve energy cell sustains controller power while you swap […]