USB-C

Apple speeds up iPhone 16 USB-C charging with 45W upgrade

With the right AC adapter and cable, the iPhone 16 will recharge much faster over USB-C than the iPhone 15, with all 2024 models able to charge at up to 45 Watts.

Malcolm Owen | 10 hours ago

Shure MV7+ microphone review: an excellent midrange workhorse

The latest podcasting mic from Shure is an all-around winner — especially for those recording in less-than-ideal locations.

Charles Martin | 1 week ago

Upcoming M4-based Mac mini rumored to replace USB-A with more USB-C ports

The forthcoming M4 Mac mini redesign is expected to follow iMac's lead and ditch USB-A ports, in favor of an array of USB-C ports.

Rumor Score

🤯 Likely

Charles Martin | 1 week ago

Satechi 4-in-1 USB-C Hub review: Data transfer galore

The Satechi 4-in-1 USB-C Hub is a portable yet reliable hub for optimizing data transfers to and from your laptop.

Thomas Sibilly | 2 weeks ago

New AirPod models to be included in fall 2024 hardware lineup

Apple is likely to update its non-Pro AirPods lineup alongside other new hardware as early as next month, replacing the current entry-level second-gen AirPods.

Rumor Score

🤯 Likely

Charles Martin | 3 weeks ago

Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub cuts iPhone videography cables

Lexar's Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub could be an iPhone filmmaker's dream, offering the benefits of externally recorded footage in a very compact package.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

beCreatus DP1310 Hybrid Dock review: Uniting your devices and lifestyles

The beCreatus DP1310 is a pretty decent 13-port USB-C dock and KVM switch for your Mac, iPad, or PC that strikes a great balance between work and play.

Thomas Sibilly | 1 month ago

Dockcase Studio Smart USB-C Hub 8-in-1 Review - Powerful hub with perplexing features.

The Dockcase Studio Smart USB-C Hub 8-in-1 can read the latest memory cards, which is good, but confusingly has an integrated display.

David Schloss | 2 months ago

PNY Elite-X Type-C Drive review: Small size, huge convenience

The PNY Elite-X Type C Drive is a cheap, quick, and extremely portable storage solution for anyone who needs a few dozen Gigabytes in their pocket.

Thomas Sibilly | 3 months ago

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Apple's iPad upgrades march Lightning one step closer to death

After 11 years, 6 months, and 5 days of valiant charging and data service, the Lightning port is no longer on any iPad that Apple sells.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Apple enhances USB-C Apple Pencil with new firmware update

Apple has released a firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil launched in 2023. It enhances the functionality and overall performance of the accessory.

Andrew Orr | 4 months ago

Magnetic cables were a sleeper hit at CES 2024

While everyone is jazzed about the use of AI, self-stabilizing robots, and flashy mixed-reality glasses, on the show floor, we saw hordes of people excited over a new wave of magnetic cables that are preparing to launch.

Andrew O'Hara | 7 months ago

Hyper goes all out with new Thunderbolt 5, Qi2, & GaN accessories at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Hyper has something for everyone with an extensive array of new products set to be released throughout the year, including SSD enclosures, Thunderbolt 5 docks, Qi2 chargers, GaN power supplies, and more.

Andrew O'Hara | 8 months ago

Apple's September 2023 in review: 'Wonderlust,' iPhone 15, a French iPhone ban, and more

The long-awaited iPhone 15 came out at September 2023's "Wonderlust" event, along with the much-rumored switch from Lightning to USB-C, but France still had a bone to pick with the iPhone 12.

William Gallagher | 8 months ago

How to build the ultimate iPhone 15 Pro 4K60 ProRes video recording rig

Shooting 4K60 ProRes video on an iPhone 15 Pro with just external storage or just an external microphone is easy. What's harder is doing it all at the same time. Here's what you need to do it.

Mike Wuerthele | 8 months ago

Apple isn't happy about India's demand to upgrade older iPhones with USB-C

Apple has urged the Indian IT ministry to make changes to its single charger rules, as adding USB-C to older iPhone models will make it hard for Apple to meet production targets for India's manufacturing and export laws.

Malcolm Owen | 9 months ago

You don't have to flip this Magic Mouse hack over to charge

An engineer has hacked Apple's Magic Mouse to give it a USB-C charging port — in a better place — and also given it a more ergonomic case.

William Gallagher | 9 months ago

Samsung T9 SSD review: Next-generation portable storage

Samsung's latest addition to its portable SSD lineup is the T9 which has plenty of drop protection and newfound speed improvements — at least for some users.

Andrew O'Hara | 10 months ago

Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad didn't get USB-C — but it's still coming

Contrary to rumors, Apple has not yet moved its lineup of Mac input accessories to USB-C, but it's still going to happen sooner rather than later.

Amber Neely | 10 months ago

Code sleuth discovers reference to Apple Pencil charging via USB-C

Apple could be preparing for an Apple Pencil 3 with USB-C, but it is difficult to determine exactly what a code reference is suggesting in iOS 17.1 beta 2.