One of the AirPods Max tidbits that we've covered is the lack of USB audio, but TwelveSouth's AirFly Pro accessory solves that issue in one fell swoop. This adapter rocks the standard 3.5mm headphone jack and features built-in Bluetooth connectivity, which allows you to connect your AirPods Max or other Bluetooth headphones wirelessly to any headphone jack.
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16-inch MacBook Pro ships with Apple’s most powerful USB-C adapter to date, at 96 watts
Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro, available starting today, ships with a 96-watt USB-C power adapter in the box to power the notebook's bigger battery, rated at a hundred watt-hours.
Twelve South’s new AirFly Pro is the missing link between wireless earbuds & wired audio jacks
Accessory maker Twelve South today launched AirFly Pro, a new version of their existing AirFly adapter for connecting your AirPods to in-flight entertainment systems and treadmills.
Apple is recalling some three-prong wall adapters over a risk of electrical shock
Apple today announced a voluntary recall and exchange program concerning select first-party AC wall plug adapters and the firm's World Travel Adapter Kits that include these adapters.
My favorite accessories to use with the 2018 iPad Pro
It wasn’t long after Apple announced the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros that I went to my local Apple Store to pick one up. The idea of a USB-C-powered Apple tablet fascinated me, and it wasn’t long before I started gathering accessories to augment the iPad Pro experience.
In this piece, I’ll discuss my favorite accessories for my 11-inch iPad Pro. They’re in no specific order, but you will find a mix of first-party and third-party accessories below.
Apple discontinues the Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter
Apple is no longer selling the Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter on its website. The accessory, which launched in 2012, was removed in the past few days, according to MacRumors.
Is this Apple’s rumored 18W USB-C adapter headed to new iPhones?
Sources said Apple might bundle fast-charging adapters and USB-C cables with 2018's iPhones and today a rumored 18-watt USB-C adapter was shown off in a new set of alleged photos.
2018 iPhones may not bundle Lightning to headphone jack adapter
Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis and his associates speculate that iPhones Apple will release this year may not come bundled with the Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter.
MFi makers can now build accessories that integrate USB-C ports & Lightning to 3.5mm out
Apple a few days ago updated its “Made for iOS” (MFi) branding and now we're learning that the company also added refreshed new specifications for implementing USB-C ports and a Lightning to 3.5mm output cable on MFi accessories.
Analyst says 2017 iPhones will still ship with Lightning to 3.5mm adapter
New iPhones will continue to ship with a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter in the box, according to Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis and his associates in a research note distributed today, obtained by MacRumors. The research note contradicts an earlier report claiming Apple would no longer bundle the adapter with a trio of new iPhones in 2017.
Now that Apple has stopped discounting USB-C accessories, check out these cheaper alternatives
It was fun while it lasted: the age of Apple's discounted USB-C adapters and dongles is over as of today. But don't you worry as we just updated our roundups of cheaper USB-C adapters and USB-C cables from third-party vendors that you may need for your new MacBook Pro.
Following complaints from customers regarding the need for various dongles, Apple temporarily discounted many USB-C peripherals sold in its stores as a way to assuage their concerns. The limited-time deals were supposed to end on December 31, 2016 but the company extended the price cuts until March 31, 2017.
The NomadPlus turns your iPhone power adapter into a portable battery
For everyday charging of your iPhone, the supplied power adapter that comes in your Apple retail packaging will suffice, but if you go places a lot, then having an AC adapter that can not only charge your iPhone, but also store power for charging when away from the plug is a must.
Nomad comes the rescue in this department with an ingenious idea; a special type of AC adapter known as the NomadPlus that includes a built-in 1,800 mAh battery inside.