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Apple testing iPhones that dump Lightning port for USB-C, Bloomberg News confirms
On Wednesday, Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted that Apple is considering moving from the venerable Lightning port to USB-C with the iPhone 15…
Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple iPhone 15 to dump Lightning for USB-C port in 2023
Apple’s iPhone 14, due this autumn, could be the last to sport a Lightning port. The company is considering moving to USB-C after…
EU plan to mandate USB-C charger port for devices takes step closer
The European Union’s plan to mandate USB-C as a common charging port for smartphones, tablets, and headphones took a step closer…
Student modifies iPhone X to add functioning USB-C port
Robotics student Ken Pillonel spent months hacking an iPhone to replace its Lightning port with a functioning USB-C port.…
EU wants to force all smartphone, tablet, and headphone makers to use USB-C charging port
In a move impacting Apple more than its rivals, the EU aims to have a common USB-C charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones…
Will Apple ever unify charging connectors for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac?
Will Apple ever unify charging connectors for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac? Lightning, USB-C, MagSafe for iPhone, MagSafe for…
Port-free iPhones might arrive sooner than later
Rumors began to circulate at the end of 2019 that Apple was mulling the development of port-free iPhones, which could be released as early as…
EU lawmakers, eyeing Apple, overwhelmingly call for standard device charger
EU lawmakers overwhelmingly called on Thursday for rules to establish a standard charger for all mobile device makers across Europe…
It’s a bad idea for the EU to force Apple to dump iPhone’s Lightning port
Apple disagrees with the European Union’s idea. It’d be a lose-lose-lose situation for the EU to force Apple to dump iPhone’s Lightning port …
Apple pushes back against EU call for common phone charger
Apple on Thursday again pushed back against European Union lawmakers’ call for a common phone charger standard, warning the move could hamper innovation…
EU wants to force all smartphone makers to use the same charging port
Members of the European Parliament want binding measures for chargers to fit all mobile phones and other portable devices…
iOS 13 graphic suggests iPhone to iPhone backups via cable
iOS 13 beta 3 graphics suggest Apple is developing some way to transfer data between iOS devices directly, using a cable.
Is Apple preparing to abandon Lightning for a new power and data port?
While there’s no doubt that patent filings are interesting because they give you a glimpse…
Apple reportedly set to move from Lightning port to USB-C in new iPhones
Apple is currently testing iPhones with USB-C charging ports instead of Lightning ports…
Why Apple should replace the Lightning port on its iPhones with USB-C
A report a few days ago said that Apple might be planning a massive change for the iPhone 11…
Time is running out for these four Apple products and technologies
This week, Apple resurrected both the MacBook Air and the Mac mini at its event…
Why USB-C on the iPad Pro would be a terrible idea
At this point, it seems that everyone is agreed that the new iPad…
It’s time for iOS devices to make the switch from Lightning to USB-C
It’s time for Apple to migrate iPhones and iPads from Lightning ports to USB-C…
Why Apple is expected to stick with Lightning over USB-C in next-gen iPhone 8
There’s a lot of smoke about the ‘iPhone 8,’ or whatever it’s ultimately going to be called…
Apple new iPhone to use forging process for metal frame
Apple’s next-generation iPhone is expected to adopt a stainless steel forging process…
Why doesn’t Apple’s iPhone use USB-C instead of Lightning?
USB-C is increasingly the standard for electronics, including Apple’s MacBooks…
Apple VP calls 3.5mm headphone jack ‘a dinosaur,’ says ‘it’s time to move on’
Apple VP Greg Joswiak is grinning as he holds up what is easily the smallest iPhone adapter I have ever seen…
Apple kills the headphone jack
This is the next step in Apple’s relentless quest to make the iPhone — and all of its products — thinner, simpler, and more reliable…
Apple’s iPhone reveal: Death of antiquated 3.5mm headphone jack heightens anticipation
Apple is set to unveil new iPhones at an event on Wednesday…
Alleged ‘iPhone 7 Plus’ packaging photo suggests option of bundled wireless ‘AirPods’
Photos claiming to show the packaging for Apple’s anticipated ‘iPhone 7’ series continue to surface
Official documentation from Russia clearly point to Apple Wireless ‘AirPods’
Expect to see the new Apple AirPods at Apple’s special iPhone event next Wednesday…
Apple innnovation at its best: Killing the 3.5mm headphone jack in iPhone 7
You’re probably going to have to pay $29 to get an adapter at the Apple store…
Woz: Apple killing the 3.5mm headphone jack in iPhone 7 could ‘tick off’ many users
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has warned Apple is going to frustrate a lot of customers…
The real reason Apple wants to kill the 3.5mm headphone jack
Apple’s big gambles often pay off and force the rest of the industry in a new direction…
Gruber: Apple should include wireless earbuds with new iPhones
With the new iPhones, Apple might go with Lightning earbuds by default, but…
Apple working to solve the biggest problem with wireless headphones
Apple has spent the last few years developing a custom Bluetooth radio chip for wireless earbuds…
Are these Apple’s iPhone 7 Lightning EarPods?
In today’s video we’ll be taking a close up look at these WORKING iPhone 7 earphones…
Apple’s next-gen iPhone will feature all-new non-mechanical Home button, no 3.5mm headphone jack
The most recent leak comes to us via a post from the Chinese microblogging site Weibo…
Video claims to reveal Apple’s ‘iPhone 7’ Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter
A collection of new photos and a video showcase a Lightning to 3.5 mm adapter…
New photos may show Apple’s Lightning-equipped EarPods for iPhone 7
A pair of photos published on Wednesday show what are claimed to be Lightning-ready versions…
Apple killing the headphone jack more user-friendly than some people think
In place of the 3.5mm headphone jack, users will likely be able to utilize headphones with the device in one of two ways….
Apple supplier preps for removal of 3.5mm headphone jack in next iPhone
Headphone makers will have to be certified under Apple’s MFi (Made For iPhone/iPad/iPod) program…
Apple supports the average port for 15 years; the headphone socket is at 32 years
Many are viewing the expected removal of the headphone socket from the iPhone 7 as a radical move…
Mossberg: New Even earphones tune themselves to each individual’s hearing
A new type of wired earbuds that use built-in hardware and software to tune themselves to the unique individual hearing characteristics…
Alleged iPhone 7 chassis lacks 3.5mm headphone port
If there’s one prevailing rumor about this year’s iPhone is that Apple could be dumping the headphone port…
Apple is known for dumping legacy tech before the rest of the world catches up
Apple has a reputation for discarding legacy features on their products well before their competition…
