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Belkin releases USB-C Car Charger with USB-PD features

This could be interesting. Accessory maker Belkin has launched what it claims to be the first USB-C car charger to support USB-PD (power delivery), dubbed the “USB-C Car Charger + Cable”. While there are already multiple USB-C car chargers on the market, generally priced around $10 to $15, that also support quick-charging features of advanced […]

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iOS iPad iPad Pro Software

Apple releases revamped iOS 9.3.2 update for 9.7-inch iPad Pro

Apple on Thursday released a revamped version of iOS 9.3.2 for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The update, termed build 13F72, can be downloaded over-the-air on any 9.7-inch iPad Pro that has not previously been updated to the latest version of iOS 9. iOS 9.3.2 was originally released to the public on Monday, May 16, but […]

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Hardware iPhone Lightning Rumor

Chinese accessory company advertises Lightning-to-headphone adapters, strengthens rumors of changes for next-gen iPhones

Sometimes it’s the accessory makers that show what’s coming around the bend for a major new Apple product. Chinese accessory maker Tama Electric is now advertising a series of Lightning-to-headphone adapters with separate volume controls, thereby lending credence that Apple is ditching the 3.5 millimeter headphone jack in exchange for a Lightning-based equivalent. The company […]

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iOS iPad iPad Pro News Software

Apple pulls iOS 9.3.2 update for 9.7-inch iPad Pro, says fix is forthcoming

Well, this is a bit of a mess. As of Friday, Apple has effectively pulled the iOS 9.3.2 update for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The company has promised that a fix is in the works, albeit some users complained that the update effectively “bricked” their tablets in some cases while others were able to install […]

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Hardware iPad iPad Pro News

iFixit posts 9.7-inch iPad Pro teardown

The cool cats at iFixit have just torn down the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and found the typical mix of components from Samsung, Bosch Sensortec, NXP Semiconductors, and others, plus a whole lot of battery. Cutting to the chase, iFixit rates the smaller iPad Pro’s repairability at a low 2 out of 10, which is the […]