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Accessory Hardware MacBook News USB-C

Griffin announces Breaksafe Magnetic USB-C Power Cable”, offers MagSafe’s advantages for USB-C connections

This is why the accessory industry exists in the first place. Apple accessory maker Griffin has recently announced a MagSafe power plug that’s compatible with the 12-inch MacBook notebook, which features a solitary USB-C port. One of the chief criticisms of the USB-C port is that it doesn’t use a magnetic connection and can damage […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: iPhone 7 to feature 3D Touch, repositioned LCD flex cables

It looks like the iPhone 7 will feature a 3D Touch component as well as relocated LCD flex cables within its frame. Taiwanese web site Apple.club.tw has leaked images of what are thought to be the 3D Touch chip and flex cables, the images also suggesting the backlight assembly is designed for larger than a […]

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CarPlay Google Hardware iPhone News Software

Fiat Chrysler announces CarPlay support for assorted Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models later this year

A certain number of Fiat Chrysler models, including Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models, will arrive will Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto support this year. And that’s a nifty thing. The automaker announced on Monday that a certain group of the three brands would feature CarPlay and Android Auto support, but didn’t say which exact […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple to remove headphone jack from next-gen iPhone, will opt for Lightning connection

Your next iPhone may not have a headphone jack at all. The current rumor going through the supply chain is that Apple plans to remove the classic 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 in favor of an all-in-one Lightning connector for both connectivity and audio output. Multiple web sites, citing anonymous sources from within […]

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Android CarPlay Hardware News Software

Ford announces CarPlay for 2017 models with Sync 3 feature, offers Eyes Free for older models

CarPlay will be coming to all 2017 Ford models equipped with the Sync 3 system. Ford has stated that the 2017 Escape, which goes on sale early this year, will be the first to receive CarPlay as well as support Android Auto. Ford says that CarPlay will also be available as an upgrade to 2016 […]