Nomad's upgraded Battery Cable simplifies on-the-go iPhone charging

Nomad's popular Battery Cable, which integrates a battery pack into a Lightning-enabled charging cable, has received a significant upgrade, with the second-generation version enhanced by a more robust exterior, higher capacity battery and other changes.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 19

Belkin intros Lightning to headphone jack cable for iPhone 7 and newer

Accessory maker Belkin on Tuesday launched a straightforward 3.5mm-to-Lightning audio cable, offering a way for owners of recent iPhones to connect to 3.5-millimeter headphones and speakers.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 20

Apple's next iPhone may ship with more powerful USB-C charger

Apple may finally bundle a more powerful 18-Watt USB-C wall charger with its next iPhone due this fall, according a relatively unfamiliar source.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 11

Review: Blue Raspberry gives good recording quality to Mac and iPhone users on the go

Blue's Raspberry microphone is the ultimate portable mic that works not just with your Mac or PC, but your iPhone and iPad as well — but isn't the best choice for an arm-mount or for the less mobile.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 10

Going all-in on USB-C with Apple's ecosystem? That's impossible — for now

I'm finally ready to fully embrace the smaller, reversible, more powerful USB-C port featured on Apple's recent MacBooks. But in preparing for a full switch to the versatile port, I have hit a number of roadblocks. No matter how badly I want to completely ditch USB-A, it turns out I just can't.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 43

Podcast

Hands on: Blue Raspberry microphone works with your Mac, iPhone, or iPad

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 16

Hands on: CordDock by ElevationLab for the iPhone

CordDock by ElevationLab tries to solve one of the biggest headaches of iPhone docks; the inability to charge when you lift your phone from its perch.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 5

Apple's iMac Pro comes with special black Lightning-to-USB cable

One small perk of the upcoming iMac Pro is a black Lightning-to-USB cable, until now unavailable from Apple.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 27

Apogee & Sennheiser's Ambeo headset captures 3D audio with Lightning, launches at Apple stores

Apogee and Sennheiser's Ambeo Smart Headset features both a "high fidelity" listening experience, but also the ability to capture directional audio while recording a video — and it is now available through Apple Retail in an exclusive black version.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 1

IK Multimedia ships iRig Keys I/O keyboard MIDI interface that can record microphones and other instruments

K Multimedia has added another device to its audio interface line, introducing the iRig Keys I/O as pair of MFi-certified MIDI controllers that can be used to create music on an iPhone or iPad, using its included keyboard or via another instrument or microphone using the device as a preamp.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 6

ElevationDock 4 is first Apple MFi-certified Lightning dock that works one-handed

Five years after its highly successful Kickstarter campaign launched the first ElevationDock, Elevation Labs is back with a new model featuring an integrated Lightning plug, braided cable, and one-handed use that ensures it will stay in place when an iPhone — with or without a case — is removed.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 21

Pioneer's Lightning-connected Rayz Rally promises room-filling sound for music, calls on iPhone

The Pioneer Rayz Rally is an external wired iPhone speaker, powered through the device's Lightning port, and is suitable for both small areas, and conference rooms.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 10

Apple investigating light-up Lightning & USB-C cables with optical data transmission

Apple has shown interest in an illuminated Lightning, Thunderbolt, or USB-C connector receptacle and cable combination, providing users both a new avenue of data transmission, as well as providing feedback on a proper connection being made.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Why Apple is expected to stick with Lightning over USB-C in the new 'iPhone 8'

A new iPhone is coming and it is probably loaded with all the technology Apple can bring to bear — but the "iPhone 8" will probably be missing USB-C when it launches. AppleInsider explains why Apple will probably stick with Lightning for at least another year.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 65

Fix your frayed Apple MagSafe or Lightning cables with Sugru Moldable Glue [u]

Apple's MagSafe and Lightning cables are notorious for fraying under heavy use. If you want to repair your cable, rather than purchase a replacement, Sugru Moldable Glue could be the solution you've been seeking [updated].

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19

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