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Rumor: Next-gen iPhones to feature wireless charging as an option, will continue to include standard 5 watt USB-A power adapter

It looks like there’s some interesting news where the 2017 iPhones and their charging features are concerned. A current rumor has suggested that the iPhone 8 and its companion devices, the “iPhone 7s” and the “iPhone 7s Plus” will all adopt glass bodies with metal frames to facilitate WPC-standard wireless charging functionality. WPC-standard refers to […]

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Next-gen iPhone rumored to include faster 10W charging adapter, circuitry

This could be nifty. On Wednesday, Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis stated in a research note said the so-called “iPhone 8” will come bundled with a 10W power adapter with a USB-C connector and an integrated USB-C Power Delivery chip. The Power Delivery chip, which is rumored to be incorporated into both the next-gen iPhone as […]

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Apple announces “Hello again” media event for October 27th, expected to unveil next-gen MacBooks, other hardware

Some new Apple hardware is coming your way. Apple just sent out the journalist invitations to a product unveiling at Appleā€™s headquarters in Cupertino. The event will take place next Thursday, October 27, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. As usual, the invitation doesn’t specify what new hardware will be announced. Instead, it merely offers a […]

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Apple begins surveying users as to headphone jack, other port use on products

The 3.5 millimeter headphone jack on the Retina display MacBook Pro could be next on the chopping block. A number of users have reported Apple asking “Do you ever use the headphone port on your MacBook Pro with Retina display?” There are several other reports on Twitter from users who have been asked similar questions […]