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Smart Connector

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Updated 2022 iPad Pro models could use four-pin Smart Connectors

Apple could provide users of the 2022 iPad Pro with more connectivity to accessories, with a rumor claiming a pair of "four-pin connectors" will be added to the tablet's casing.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 6

Rumor: 'iPhone 12' to integrate Lightning instead of USB-C, port-less iPhone coming in 2021

A reliable leaker on Monday claimed the upcoming "iPhone 12" will retain Apple's Lightning connector over a USB-C option, adding that next year's flagship is expected to boast a Smart Connector with no ports at all.

Wesley Hilliard 6 years ago 30

Compared: 2019 iPad 7th generation vs iPad Pro vs iPad Air & mini

With this week's launch of the new 2019 iPad, Apple has now updated all three of its non-Pro models of the iPad — and made choosing between the iPad 7th generation vs iPad Pro vs iPad Air and iPad mini more difficult. But AppleInsider can help you out with your questions.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 15
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Review: Apple's Smart Keyboard Folio is the best option for the iPad Pro, but has too many compromises

Apple's iPad Pro wasn't the only hardware to receive a major redesign at Apple October event. The iPad Pro Smart Keyboard did too, plus a rebrand ending up in what is now called the Smart Keyboard Folio. After endless hours of tapping away, Apple's iPad keyboard is still the best, but has far too many compromises for our liking.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 31

Apple says more Smart Connector products for iPad Pro are coming

A recent conversation with manufacturers mostly points the finger at Apple for slow rollout of Smart Connector peripherals, but Apple itself says that vendors have products in the pipeline using the technology.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 18

Review: Logitech Slim Combo Smart Connector keyboard for Apple's 10.5" iPad Pro

Logitech's Slim Combo keyboard for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a welcome addition to Apple's limited Smart Connector accessory lineup, and a good option for someone who wants to use their tablet as a traditional laptop replacement. The design is largely a mixed bag, however, that will appeal to some and turn away others.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 11

Review: Apple's 2017 10.5" iPad Pro stuns with 120Hz ProMotion display

Apple's new 10.5-inch iPad Pro takes a device that was already a best-in-class tablet and makes it even better, headlined by a larger display with a stunning 120Hz refresh rate. But with a $649 starting price, Apple cuts just a few too many corners for our liking, especially when compared to the value proposition of the recently released $329 9.7-inch iPad.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 97

iPad Pro Smart Connector accessory lineup grows with new Logitech Slim Combo keyboards

The number of accessories compatible with Apple's Smart Connector for iPad Pro continues to grow — albeit very slowly — with two new keyboards this week from Logitech for both tablet sizes.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 3

Rumor: iPad Pro Smart Connector included on 'iPhone 8,' to be used for AR, charging

A new rumor, possibly recycled from 2016, claims that the Apple Smart Connector, or a variant thereof, will appear on the iPhone 8 and will be utilized for charging the device, plus potential AR and VR applications.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 25

Apple Pencil charging concept utilizes magnetic iPad Pro Smart Connector

Newly filed patent applications from Apple reveal new ideas the iPad producer has for the Apple Pencil, with images showing a way to charge a version of the stylus with the Smart Connector port.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 11

Latest pics show alleged 'iPhone 7' in space black, 'Plus' models with & without Smart Connector

A trio of new images claim to show Apple's next-generation iPhone in three different colors, including a dark shade of space black. In addition, photos of larger 5.5-inch models depict versions with and without a magnetic Smart Connector.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 16

Motorola's swappable 'Moto Mods' turn smartphones into projectors, loudspeakers, high-end cameras

In a push to reclaim some of the smartphone space dominated by Apple and Samsung, Lenovo-owned Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new hardware project called "Moto Mods," a series of swappable accessories that can bring new capabilities to the Moto Z line of handsets.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10

Review: Moxiware Apple Pencil Magnet is simple, affordable and functional

Though the Apple Pencil is expertly designed to not roll away on a table, there's still not an ideal place to put it when it's not in use, especially when being used on your lap or while standing. Moxiware's new Apple Pencil Magnet aims to fix that with a simple and affordable accessory, though its aesthetics may not be for everyone.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35

'iPhone 7' schematics suggest dual camera, Smart Connector will be exclusive to 5.5" Plus model

A new series of images rumored to show the design of both the "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus" suggest that Apple's larger 5.5-inch model will be the only one to receive a dual-lens camera, as well as the magnetic Smart Connector.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

Rumor: 'iPhone 7' may not ship with Apple's Smart Connector after all

Despite a number of leaks suggesting Apple's next-generation "iPhone 7" might feature a Smart Connector on the back side of its chassis, a new report claims that the company ultimately opted not to include the feature in its final design.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 34

Review: Logi Base Smart Connector charging dock is the best way to juice your iPad Pro

MagSafe has long been a defining feature of Apple's market leading notebooks. Thanks to the Smart Connector charging capabilities first introduced by the new Logi Base dock for iPad Pro, Apple's iDevices now have their own convenient MagSafe equivalent.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

Rumored 'iPhone 7 Plus' schematic shows dual-lens camera & Smart Connector, lacks headphone jack

The rumored design of Apple's next-generation iPhone appears to be taking shape thanks to continued leaks out of the Far East, which are now consistently showing a new design with a larger, still protruding camera lens, a Smart Connector port, and the absence of a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32

What Smart Connector charging could mean for the 'iPhone 7' and beyond

Now that we know Apple will let its Smart Connector do more than just clip on a keyboard, rumors that it will make its way from the iPad Pro lineup to the iPhone make much more sense. AppleInsider takes a look at the changes that might bring.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 39
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