Even the iPhone charger is a work of art

by Christian Zibreg on May 21, 2012

Did you ever wonder why Apple’s $29 USB Power Adapter for the iPhone costs so much more compared to, say, Samsung’s cube charger that goes for about $6-$10 (and looks all too familiar).

Alright, everything Apple is more expensive because the company makes integrated products that “just work”, right?

But as tough as it is to argue against Apple pricing its shiny gadgets accordingly, it’s far too easy to criticize Apple accessories that many people think cost more simply because of the official branding.

In the case of the original Apple USB Power Adapter, there is no merit to this argument for there’s more to your iPhone charger than meets the eye… Read More

 

Stop struggling to plug in your iDevice in the dark with CordLite

by Cody on May 20, 2012

Every night, as I’m going to bed, I dock my iPhone on a Sony-branded alarm clock and attempt to plug in my iPad to its USB power adapter. I say attempt because in the dark, that’s not exactly an easy task.

Well, TechCrunch points to a new Kickstarter project that is looking to change that. CordLite, the product of Scrap Pile Labs, is an iOS device charging cable that provides illumination in low-light settings… Read More

 

Rumor: Apple looking to ditch 30-pin dock connector

by Cody on Feb 23, 2012

For years, the 30-pin charging ports on Apple’s mobile devices have gone largely unchanged. This has allowed consumers to use power cables and accessories purchased years ago with newer devices — a rare feature in the mobile industry.

But it looks like Apple might finally be looking to shake things up. iMore is reporting that it has learned that Apple may be getting ready to ditch its old charging/accessory port in favor of a new, smaller micro one… Read More

 

Patent Suggests Apple Could be Integrating Thunderbolt Into iOS Devices

by Cody on Jan 5, 2012

Multiple patent applications by Apple were published by the US Patent and Trademark Office this morning. Three of the inventions revolve around Thunderbolt technology, and one in particular stands out: iOS device support.

Apple introduced Thunderbolt, an I/O platform that transfers data 20x faster than USB 2.0, last year in both its desktop and laptop computer lines. And now it looks like it could be bringing the tech to its popular mobile products… Read More

 

Apple Unveils New Micro-USB Adapter for European iPhones

by Cody on Oct 4, 2011

Apple has been rumored to be working on a micro-USB cable for quite some time now. Last year, the Cupertino company agreed to comply with a European campaign to standardize cell phone chargers, but it has yet to ante up.

Well amongst the onslaught of announcements today, Apple made good on its promise. The company quietly rolled out a micro-USB adapter for its standard 30-pin dock connector, which enables the two interfaces to work together… Read More

 

Just Mobile Gum Plus: A MacBook Pro Inspired External Battery Solution for Your iDevice

by Jeff Benjamin on Sep 29, 2011

What looks like a MacBook Pro, charges your iPhone to 90% in about an hour, and is super portable? That’s right, it’s Just Mobile’s external iPhone battery, the Gum Plus.

Despite its somewhat bizarre name and small stature, this is a beautiful product that can charge your iPhone over three times on a single refuel. Check out our in-depth video walkthrough of this striking product inside… Read More

 

Apple Working on Universal Charging and Syncing Cable For Macs, iDevices

by Oliver Haslam on Sep 26, 2011

It’s patent time again, and the latest discovery by those eagle-eyed patent-watchers at AppleInsider have spied a new application that hints at an improved method of charging and syncing our mobile devices.

The patent, originally filed all the way back in 2001 and recently improved upon, suggests Apple’s boffins are keen to reduce the number cables and connectors we use for our mobile devices – that’s Macbooks, iPhones, iPads and iPod touches. The old-fashioned click wheel iPods should also be able to get in on the action… Read More

 

Samsung Caught Copying Apple.. Again!

by Sebastien on Sep 24, 2011

Dear Samsung, If you’re going to claim in court that Apple is copying your devices, then maybe you should think twice before creating a product that looks extremely similar to something Apple already made before, such as a phone charger.

Samsung, as you can see in the picture above, the USB AC charger you provide with the Galaxy S II closely resembles Apple’s. As a matter of fact, if it wasn’t for your logo and the different color, we could think they’re both the same… Read More

 

Mophie Releases New External Batteries for iDevices

by Alex Heath on Sep 21, 2011

iDevice accessory maker Mophie has released a new line of external batteries for your favorite Apple gadgets. The second generation Juice Pack Universal line features three external batteries that charge the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

The Juice Pack Reserve, Juice Pack Boost and Juice Pack Powerstation all come in different sizes and offer different types of charges… Read More

 

New Mobius Case Lets You Charge Your iPhone with Solar Energy

by Alex Heath on Sep 21, 2011

What’s cooler than an iPhone case that recharges your battery? How about an iPhone case that recharges your iPhone’s battery with the sun.

Etón has released the Mobius NSP300B Rechargeable Battery Case for the iPhone 4. Featuring a 1800 mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery, the NSP300B sports a solar pack that will charge your iPhone with the energy it draws from sunlight. Read More

 
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