Battery

Is the iPhone 8 worth the upgrade from the iPhone 7?

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 22, 2017

There’s undoubtedly a lot of hype for Apple's new iPhone X, but if you’re looking to save some money and get the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus instead, then you’re probably interested in how it compares to the previous generation model and whether it's worth the upgrade.

While they look similar at first glance, some distinguishing features set the two models apart. In this piece, we’ll dispel some confusion by going over some of the most significant changes between the previous-generation iPhone 7/7 Plus and the new iPhone 8/8 Plus.

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Weight, size, and battery life: iPhone X vs iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 18, 2017

Rather than announcing just one new iPhone this year with two different screen sizes, Apple shook things up by announcing an entirely new iPhone X with a 5.8-inch edge-to-edge OLED display alongside their typical 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone models.

There’s bound to be some confusion about some of the most important specs between the devices, so in this piece, we’ll talk about the differences in weight, dimensions, and battery life as we do every year.

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Apple Watch Series 3 tech specs

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated September 17, 2018

The Apple Watch Series 3 is almost what everyone has been waiting for in an Apple Watch since the beginning: the ultimate luxury of cellular connectivity such that an iPhone isn’t required to use the device.

Although both cellular + GPS and -only models are available, and we go over the tech specs of both in this piece, so you’re aware of what’s under the hood on the latest Apple Watch models.

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iPhone X tech specs

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 12, 2017

Apple took the stage on Tuesday to announce a significant step forward in the iPhone as an everyday handset. The iPhone X gives Apple’s smartphone a sexy edge-to-edge OLED display complete with wireless charging, Face ID, and a whole truckload of other new features worth mentioning.

In this piece, we’ll provide an overview of the tech specs of Apple’s new flagship smartphone, which you can pre-order beginning October 27th and begins shipping this November.

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iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus tech specs

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated September 11, 2020

Read about the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus technical specifications including size, display, battery, cellular, cameras, and more.

On September 12, 2017, Apple unveiled an essential upgrade from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus that the company dubs the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

The two new handsets bring hardware and cosmetic upgrades to the current iPhone lineup. An all-glass front and rear that are reminiscent of the days of the iPhone 4/4s are standard in all three colors. Apart from that, the bodies look and feel a lot like the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus you might already use, but with a few minor tweaks.

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Review: Aukey 30,000mAh USB-C MacBook battery pack

Andrew O'Hara ∙ August 23, 2017

MacBook battery packs are a thing now. Since the adoption of USB-C, it has allowed third-party manufacturers to create portable batteries for MacBook and MacBook Pro. There are a few big players on the market, most recently Mophie. Aukey has also released an upgraded version of their massive 30,000mAh battery, so we went hands on to test it out.

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Hands-on with Mophie Powerstation USB-C XXL for MacBook

Andrew O'Hara ∙ August 11, 2017

Since Apple dropped MagSafe in favor of USB-C, one of the big positives was the ability for third-party manufacturers to create external batteries and chargers. There have been a few until now, but recently we've seen several hit the market. Notable entrants from Aukey, RAVPower, Anker, and now Mophie.

Mophie has just released an updated version of their Powerstation XXL, cleverly named Powerstation USB-C XXL. It doesn't differ greatly from the other batteries we've seen in the past, but it is possibly the most well known.

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