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Rumor: Apple to release updated iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air models towards the end of March

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date January 30, 2024

Apple seems likely to launch new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air models “around the end of March,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, which was published on Sunday. The iPad Air models are expected to gain a new 12.9-inch display size as well as an updated 10.9-inch model. […]

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Schosche demos BaseLynx 2.0 Modular Charging System, updates to new Qi2 wireless charging standard

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date January 11, 2024

This could come in handy, especially if you’re looking to charge a slew of devices at once. Accessory maker Scosche has been demoing a new version of its BaseLynx 2 Modular Charging System out at CES in Las Vegas. The new model offers updated model offering support for the new Qi2 wireless charging standard. A […]

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Apple quietly releases first firmware update for 16-inch MacBook Pro charger

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date December 8, 2023

Sometimes firmware updates slip in relatively unnoticed and change things a bit more than you’d expect. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Apple has released a rare update to the 140-watt power adapter that ships alongside the 16-inch MacBook Pro. While it’s unknown as to exactly what the firmware update does, it apparently brings the […]

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Apple releases iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 release candidates, offers Qi2 wireless charging support for iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date December 6, 2023

Apple on Tuesday seeded its iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 release candidates to its developer community, the update offering Qi2 wireless charging support for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 handsets. The release notes accompanying the release candidate lists all of the changes included as part of iOS 17.2, including one relating to wireless charging. […]

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Apple begins selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds throughout several European countries

Post author By Chris Barylick
Post date November 22, 2023

If you’re across the pond and looking to pick up refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds for a good price, here’s your chance. Apple recently began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro for the first time in select European countries, including the U.K., Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland. These are the second-generation AirPods […]

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