You’ve been hankering for its arrival. And it’s here. Apple on Tuesday released its iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 operating systems. The updates, which weigh in at several hundred megabyte downloads, offer the following fixes, changes, and new features: New cursor design highlights app icons and other UI elements. Magic Keyboard for iPad support on […]
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This could come in handy. Accessory maker Satechi on Tuesday unveiled its Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub, which brings front-facing ports to the current Mac mini desktop. One USB-C cable in the back of the stand/hub attaches to the Mac mini to offer six (seven if you count each card reader separately) front-facing ports for […]
The USB Implementers Forum released the USB4 specification on Tuesday, offering details as to what to expect from the next-generation USB architecture. USB4 is a major update that “complements and builds upon” the current USB 3.2 2×2 (USB-C) and USB 2.0 architectures. According to the USB-IF, the USB4 architecture is based on Thunderbolt, doubling the maximum bandwidth […]
This should come in handy. Apple has released an updated version of its USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. The new version adds an HDMI 2.0 port to connect your Mac or iPad Pro to an external display. The previous incarnation feature an HDMI 1.4b port. The adapter features a USB port to connect peripherals with, […]
If you’re a Chromebook user needing a tethered 4G connection, this is going to come in handy. A new build of Chromium, and evidence in its upcoming source code, hinted at being able to use a 4G data connection via a USB-connected iPhone, thereby saving power versus tethering over Wi-Fi. While it’s uncertain as to […]