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Tag: USB-C

How to use your iPhone to charge your Apple Watch or AirPods

Thursday, August 14, 2025 4:27 pmNo Comments

You can use any USB-C iPhone (iPhone 15 and later) to charge your AirPods, Apple Watch, or other small devices that support USB Power…

Apple begins discontinuing iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in EU

Friday, December 20, 2024 10:02 amNo Comments

Ahead of an EU regulation mandating USB-C ports for wired charging on new smartphones, Apple has today listed the third-generation…

Apple upgrades Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse to USB-C

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 4:02 pmTuesday, October 29, 20241 Comment

Apple this week finally unveiled USB-C versions of its popular accessories: the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad…

Apple’s Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard expected to get refresh soon

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:02 pmTuesday, October 22, 20242 Comments

Code references to new versions of Apple’s Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard hints that these accessories…

Apple down to just three products with Lightning connector

Thursday, September 12, 2024 9:31 am1 Comment

With all of the news devices announced at the “It’s Glowtime” event, Apple has now transitioned all of its flagship products to USB-C…

Apple expected to unveil two new AirPods 4 models on Monday

Friday, September 6, 2024 5:02 pmFriday, September 6, 2024No Comments

With Apple’s highly anticipated annual September event just days away, speculation surrounding the iPhone 16 and other potential product…

Apple’s next-gen M4 Pro Mac mini to sport five USB-C ports

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:29 pmNo Comments

Apple’s forthcoming M4 Pro Mac mini model will feature five USB-C ports (three on the back and two on the front like the Mac Studio)…

Apple releases new firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:51 pmNo Comments

Apple released a new firmware update today for the USB-C Apple Pencil launched last year. The update bumps the version number…

Here’s what can you connect to iPhone 15 via USB-C

Monday, February 19, 2024 1:02 pmMonday, February 19, 2024No Comments

Starting with the iPhone 15 series, Apple switched from Lightning to USB-C which allows for connecting a wider range of accessories and…

Apple preps USB-C Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad for spring 2024

Friday, December 8, 2023 11:07 am5 Comments

Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad will reportedly move from Lightning to USB-C in the spring of 2024…

Apple warns India’s USB-C charger dictate will hurt local iPhone production target, seeks exemption on older models

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 8:58 amTuesday, December 5, 2023No Comments

Apple has told India its local production targets will be negatively impacted if New Delhi requires existing iPhones to have USB-C charging…

Our favorite USB-C Fast Charger, Anker’s 523 2-port 47W GaN foldable is 30% off

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 1:51 pmWednesday, November 22, 2023No Comments

Anker’s 523 47W USB-C Charger (Nano 3), 2-port compact and foldable GaN fast charger for iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro is…

Apple’s new iPhone 15 lineup offers completely standard USB-C ports

Thursday, September 14, 2023 1:12 pmThursday, September 14, 20233 Comments

Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup offers completely standard USB-C ports that work with all existing USB 3 and USB-PD (Power Delivery) compliant…

Apple upgrades AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‑C charging

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2:31 pmTuesday, September 12, 20231 Comment

Apple today announced AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging (USB‑C), making the world’s most popular headphones…

MacDailyNews presents live coverage of Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ special event

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:12 amTuesday, September 12, 202317 Comments

Apple CEO Tim Cook and a team of Apple executives will host the company’s “Wonderlust” special event today, Tuesday, September 12th…

Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event expected to reveal titanium iPhones with advanced cameras

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9:47 amTuesday, September 12, 202313 Comments

Apple on Tuesday at its “Wonderlust” special media event is expected to unveil new versions of its iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, with…

Apple’s USB-C iPhone 15 will destroy the Lightning ecosystem

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:24 pm11 Comments

How much space in landfills is required? We’ll find out soon as four iPhone 15 models dumping Lightning for USB-C ports begin to arrive…

New AirPods with USB-C Charging Case at expected at Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 4:10 pmNo Comments

Apple’s September 12th Wonderlust” special media event at which it’s expected to unveil the iPhone 15, new Apple Watches, and new AirPods …

At least some of Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup expected to deliver fastest charging ever

Friday, August 18, 2023 9:20 am3 Comments

Apple’s next-gen iPhones will offer the fastest wireless charging ever alongside super-fast data transfer speeds…

Apple preps new USB-C EarPods model

Thursday, April 27, 2023 11:16 amNo Comments

Apple is said to be working on wired EarPods with a USB-C cable, replacing Lightning, ahead of the iPhone 15 lineup, which is also;

Kuo: Apple preps USB-C AirPods Pro with ‘no plans’ for USB-C entry-level AirPods

Friday, March 24, 2023 11:11 amNo Comments

Kuo expects Apple to release a USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2, the company currently appears to have no plans for USB-C versions…

iPhone 15 will be faster charging via USB-C, but only with Apple-certified cables

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:50 amTuesday, March 21, 20233 Comments

Later this year, Apple’s iPhone 15 will replace the Lightning connector with a USB-C port. Uber-analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Monday wrote…

iPhone 15 Pro with USB-C port and titanium design revealed in leaked image

Friday, February 17, 2023 10:02 amThursday, February 16, 20235 Comments

A newly leaked image, via Twitter by the reliable source Unknownz21, may show the iPhone 15 Pro’s USB-C port and titanium design…

Man sells $38 part bringing USB-C connectivity to AirPods Pro case

Friday, February 10, 2023 10:27 am1 Comment

A clever tech tinkerer is offering the printed circuit board needed to replace the battery in your AirPods Pro case and give it a USB-C port…

Future iPhones will offer a USB-C port, Apple executive confirms

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 9:09 am5 Comments

Future iPhones will offer a USB-C port, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Greg “Joz” Joswiak has confirmed…

New 10th generation iPad requires a $9 dongle to use the Apple Pencil

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 6:11 pm18 Comments

Apple Pencil (1st gen.) has a lightning port, but it’s compatible with the iPad via the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter (yes, it’s a dongle)…

USB-C iPhones will offer some benefits, but don’t expect crazy charging speeds

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 6:27 pmTuesday, October 11, 20224 Comments

Next-gen iPhones are expected to move from Lightning to USB-C which will offer some benefits, but don’t expect a big leap in charging speeds…

Apple’s move to iPhones with USB-C likely to be short-lived

Monday, October 10, 2022 9:12 am22 Comments

Apple’s shift from the venerable Lightning to a USB-C charging port on the iPhone and other devices is likely to be short-lived…

EU votes to force Apple to use USB-C port on iPhones

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 9:37 am31 Comments

Members of the European Parliament voted 602-13 (8 abstaining) to force companies such as Apple to adopt USB-C ports in iPhone that…

‘iPhone 15 Ultra’ said to replace ‘Pro Max’ naming, get USB-C, two front cameras

Monday, September 26, 2022 4:51 pm2 Comments

Apple will replace the “Pro Max” model name with “Ultra,” as in: the iPhone 15 Ultra which will sport two (2) front-facing cameras and USB-C…

Apple’s new entry-level iPad for 2022 to feature A14 chip, 5G, larger display, and USB-C

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 2:37 pm4 Comments

Apple is working on a new 10th generation entry-level iPad that will feature the A14 Bionic chip, 5G, a larger display, and USB-C …

EU to mandate USB-C port for phones ‘by autumn 2024’

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 9:35 amTuesday, October 4, 202225 Comments

European Union lawmakers have reached an agreement on legislation that will force all phones to be equipped with the USB-C port…

EU’s anti-Apple deal on mandating USB-C charging port likely June 7th

Friday, June 3, 2022 8:58 am14 Comments

EU countries and EU lawmakers are set to agree on USB-C as a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets, and headphones…

Apple testing iPhones that dump Lightning port for USB-C, Bloomberg News confirms

Friday, May 13, 2022 2:51 pm12 Comments

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

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 4:46 pm4 Comments

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

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 3:33 pmThursday, April 21, 20227 Comments

The European Union’s plan to mandate USB-C as a common charging port for smartphones, tablets, and headphones took a step closer…

Charging speed shootout: MagSafe vs. Qi, USB-C, and USB-A

Friday, December 17, 2021 10:24 am1 Comment

Putting Apple’s MagSafe charger to test to see how fast it truly is, and see how it compares to USB-C, Qi, and USB-A in a charging speed …

Student modifies iPhone X to add functioning USB-C port

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 4:15 pmTuesday, November 2, 20213 Comments

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

Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:57 am15 Comments

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…

Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new all-screen design

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 3:06 pm7 Comments

Apple today introduced the powerful new iPad mini — with a larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display — in four gorgeous finishes. Featuring…

Will Apple ever unify charging connectors for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac?

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 4:18 pm12 Comments

Will Apple ever unify charging connectors for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac? Lightning, USB-C, MagSafe for iPhone, MagSafe for…

Apple’s all-new ‘iPad mini 6’ to feature larger 8.3-inch display

Monday, July 26, 2021 3:46 pm5 Comments

Apple’s all-new”iPad mini 6″ will feature an 8.3-inch display, up from the current 7.9-inch display, according to Display Supply Chain…

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