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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’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 […]

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Rumor: Apple preparing to release iOS 17.1.1, hone in on bug fixes

You can’t knock a good bug fix/maintenance update. Apple appears to be internally testing an iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone given evidence seen in website analytics logs. The update is thought to focus heavily on bug fixes as opposed to new features and could include the same fix for Wi-Fi connectivity issues that Apple […]