The introduction of USB-C has, in the main part, been a boon for computer users. We finally have a connector that can be used either way, across a range of…
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Review: Paperlike screen protector
I’ve been using an iPad since the very first model was released back in 2010. And all that time I have never used a screen protector. I’m very careful with…
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Apple Pencil adds USB-C with lower price than Apple Pencil 2
Apple has quietly announced the release of a new Apple Pencil. While the original Apple Pencil, with its Lightning charger stays on the market to support owners of legacy iPads,…
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Apple will need to complete its USB-C conversion soon
The EU’s decision to mandate USB-C for charging is in full swing. Apple is ahead of the curve with laptops, which will need to adopt USB-C April 2026 and has…
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Your iPhone is now a Netflix gaming controller
In case you missed it, games are kind of a big deal. Over the last few years Google launched and then shelved its Stadia platform, Apple launched its Arcade gaming…
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Apple’s former design boss, Jony Ive, reveals his latest creation
As a fan of old school records, I like to keep an eye on the world of turntables. And it turns out that Jony Ive, the man behind the iconic…
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Three reasons why Apple won’t ditch the iPhone charging port
There’s little doubt that Apple will transition the iPhone from the Lightning charge cable to USB-C. While some wonder whether Apple will go all in on wireless charging, there’s almost…
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Apple’s Find My ecosystem continues to grow
Apple’s Find My service is incredibly useful. When someone in my home can’t find their phone, I use Find My to make it play a sound. And, of course, there’s…
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What can we expect from WWDC 2023
Apple’s annual developer event, WWDC is just a few days away. And while there are sure to be some surprises, there are lots of things we can expect. Here’s Australian…
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AirPod case patent points to even tighter Apple ecosystem integration
Patently Apple has identified a new patent that suggests that Apple is looking into integrating a display in the front of the AirPod case. As is the case with patents,…
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