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Wireless Power Consortium announces holiday launch window for first Qi2 wireless charging devices

The next generation of wireless adapters is about to launch. Per an announcement released on Wednesday by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the first wireless chargers that meet the new Qi2 standard are set to launch in time for the holiday shopping season. Announced earlier this year, Qi2 is a next-generation Qi charging technology that […]

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Apple releases updated firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil

If you snagged Apple’s recently-released USB-C Apple Pencil, which debuted last week, there’s already a new firmware version for it. The new firmware, which has a revision number of 10M5164, has not had a feature list as to what new features, fixes, or updates might not be included in the new firmware. Apple, in turn, […]

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Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max component costs broken down, unit is about eight percent more expensive to make than the iPhone 14 Pro Max

When the component cost, of “blended bill of materials,” of Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro Max is calculated, the handset costs about eight percent more to manufacture than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Per Counterpoint Research’s report, which was published yesterday, Apple spends around $502 to make the base model iPhone 15 Pro Max with […]

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Apple releases iOS 17.1.1, iPadOS 17.1.1, chases after Apple Pay, NFC, Lock Screen-related bugs

It’s not a huge update, but it could make a difference. Late Tuesday, Apple released its iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone and its iPadOS 17.1.1 update for the iPad. The updates follow the hefty iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates from October 25 that introduced new AirDrop and Apple Music features. The updates offer […]

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Rumor: Apple may discontinue the 12.9-inch mini-LED iPad Pro in 2024, and opt for a 13-inch OLED model

Apple may be discontinuing its 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED backlighting in 2024. Per Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, the tablet may not remain in the lineup for a reduced price following the launch of the rumored 13-inch iPad Pro with an OLED display next year. The article points out that the shipment volume for mini-LED […]