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Leak indicates Apple prototyped MagSafe chargers in assorted colors, “Magic Charger” stand

Per Twitter leaker @kosutamiSan, Apple has apparently prototyped at least one colored version of its MagSafe Charger for iPhone, suggesting the company could potentially one day release a new version of the device in additional color options beyond the standard silver model. The prototype rumor seems to indicate that Apple intended to release its current […]

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Rumor: Apple could drop limits, change specs for wireless 15W fast chargers for iPhone 15

Apple’s charging protocol for the upcoming iPhone 15 could get much faster. A new rumor claims that Apple will no longer require wireless chargers to be approved before they can deliver 15W fast charging for the iPhone 15 range. Apple’s MagSafe protocol has been capable of wireless charging up to 15 watts since it first […]

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Rumor: iPhone 14 could offer 30W charging support for some models

This could come in handy. A new leak provided by Twitter user DuanRui has indicated that the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup could gain 30W fast charging, a significant boost over the 20W rating used for the iPhone 13 models. The rumors center around reports of an unnamed charger brand that is allegedly sending out 30W […]

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iPadOS 15.6 update includes fix for sixth-generation iPad mini charging issue

If you have a sixth-generation iPad mini that’s been having trouble charging, you might want to upgrade to Apple’s newly-released iPadOS 15.6 operating system. An internal memo obtained by MacRumors earlier this month noted that some sixth-generation iPad mini units may fail to charge after being updated to iPadOS 15.5. The issue has apparently been […]

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Study notes Apple’s MagSafe technologies could be dangerous for users with implantable cardiac devices

This isn’t the best news if you have an iPhone with MagSafe accessories and either a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. An initial study has noted that Apple’s iPhone and MagSafe accessories on a comprehensive set of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators from all major manufacturers shows that the magnetic component of the iPhone […]