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Apple expands MFi licensing program, releases specs to allow for USB-C port, Lightning to 3.5mm adapters

Apple Made-for-iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) licensing program now extends to Lightning to 3.5mm output cable and USB-C ports. The new specs were detailed in Apple’s recently updated materials for manufacturers in the MFi program, according to sources. Per the new specs, companies in the MFi program can now include USB-C receptacles on their officially certified iOS and […]

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Rumor: Apple may release lower-priced HomePod in second half of 2018

The rumor mill has it that Apple could not only release a cheaper MacBook Air and a cheaper iPad this year, but could also release a more affordable HomePod as well. A recent report suggests that the cheaper HomePod could launch in the United States in the second half of 2018 for approximately $150 to […]

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Proposed Trump aluminum tariffs could increase prices of beer, Macs

Further proving that the markets are connected, the price of beer, cars, and Macs could increase should a steel and aluminum tariff proposed by the Trump Administration pass. While the White House has yet to say if the tariffs will be on the amount of metal in a product or the overall value of the […]

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Rumor: Apple working on second-gen AirPods featuring “Hey Siri” support for release in 2018

Apple is apparently working on a second-gen series of AirPods which could include “Hey Siri” support instead of requiring a tap before giving voice commands. The new model will also sport an updated wireless chip for improved Bluetooth connections. Sources close to the story have stated that Apple is looking to update the iPods in […]

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Enlight photo editing tool arrives on App Store for free

It’s free, it’s spiffy and it’s now available for iOS. Lightricks, Ltd. has just released Englight, its powerful photo editor for iOS. The program, a 104.9 megabyte download through the App Store, offers the following features: Image Perfection: • Precise & selective control over tone, color, and details • Create and save your own unique […]