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Leaked pictures hint at possible 20W charger for some iPhone 12 models

Apple may include 20-watt chargers for at least some iPhone 12 models according to a leaker coined “Mr. White.” The leaker tweeted pictures of what is alleged to be a new 20W Power Adapter. The current iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max models arrive with an 18W power adapter in the box, so it’s possible […]

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Rumor: Apple may be readying a 96W USB-C power adapter for 16-inch MacBook Pro notebook

It looks like Apple may be working on a fairly beefy 96 watt power adapter that cold power the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro. The publication Chongdiantou was tipped to the presence of the adapter late last week. The leak indicated that the adapter is model number A2166, and is about the same size as the […]

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Logitech announces Powered wireless charging cradle for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X units, cites that model was “co-designed” by Apple

This is pretty interesting. Logitech, makers of assorted things that are nifty, has launched the Powered Wireless Charging Stand, an accessory built for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, with the unique bulletpoint of being designed “in collaboration” with Apple. While it’s unclear as to what Apple’s specific design contributions were, the Powered features […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone chargers could require Apple certification, may not deliver 18 watt charging speeds

The rumors continue to abound as to whether Apple will include a USB-C to Lightning cable to function as an 18 watt fast charger with the upcoming iPhones this fall. The current consensus is that fast charger options may be somewhat limited because Apple is requiring USB-C authentication compliance for the charger and cable. Per […]

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iOS 11.2 released over the weekend, adds Apple Pay Cash, improved wireless charging, chases down date bug which could cause a soft reset loop

It’s pretty unusual for Apple to release a major iOS update over the weekend, but the company did this with iOS 11.2, which, among other changes, offers support for Apple Pay Cash, 7.5-watt charging on compatible devices and a fix for a nasty date bug that can cause devices to enter a soft reset loop. […]