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Rumor: AirPower mat to ship this fall alongside next-gen iPhones, retail for $150

Apple’s long-delayed AirPower charging mat is definitely still in play in the rumor mill, with Chinese-language web site stating that Chongdiantou the 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.5-inch iPhones released this fall should offer a wireless charging feature. The rumor also states that the AirPower mat should ship around fall and be available for $150. Apple engineers […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone chargers could require Apple certification, may not deliver 18 watt charging speeds

The rumors continue to abound as to whether Apple will include a USB-C to Lightning cable to function as an 18 watt fast charger with the upcoming iPhones this fall. The current consensus is that fast charger options may be somewhat limited because Apple is requiring USB-C authentication compliance for the charger and cable. Per […]

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Ortek APR-100 could serve as “ugly-but-functional” wireless charging unit for Apple devices upon release

It may not be completely polished, but this is definitely nifty. Given that it’s been nine months since Apple announced that a new wireless AirPods charging case was on the way, alongside its AirPower mat designed to provide simultaneous wireless charging to that, an iPhone 8/X and Apple Watch, an intermediary device to fill the […]

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Apple’s Lightning to USB-C cable drops from $25 to $19

The cost of Apple’s Lightning to USB-C cable just went down pretty appreciably. The cable itself now retails for $19, wherein as of a month ago it went for $25.

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USB Restricted Mode for iOS 11.4 could limit law enforcement agencies’ times to unlock iOS devices to seven days

Apple is looking to make iOS even more secure, even if they irk law enforcement along the way. iOS 11.4, which is still in development, will include a security feature that disables the Lightning port if the iPhone hasn’t been unlocked for seven days. The feature is called USB Restricted Mode. Apple has described it […]