Charging on the go is one of the key benefits of Apple’s transition from MagSafe to USB-C on MacBooks, but early solutions struggled to maintain a charge during use on even the lowest power notebooks. That’s changed thanks to USB-C PD which can actually deliver enough power to juice up energy-hungry computers during use.
Satechi’s new 72W USB-C PD Car Charger is the latest accessory to use…
Human Things' Switch charger is also a portable TV dock
August 8, 2019
If you’re looking for a portable way to play Nintendo Switch games on a big screen, a new Kickstarter project from accessory maker Human Things, creators of a Switch Bluetooth audio dongle, might be just what you need.
Described as a “covert dock”, the…
Hands-on: iOS 13 beta 6 changes and features [Video]
August 8, 2019
Yesterday Apple released the sixth beta of iOS 13 to developers, and as is often the case, it comes bundled with several new noteworthy changes and features.
New iOS 13 beta updates include a dedicated Dark Mode toggle, the ability to show and hide link previews from the…
One of the most exciting and useful features to come to Google Maps in recent memory has been AR directions, but it’s only been available on Pixel devices. Today, Google is announcing that AR directions are rolling out to more Maps users on Android and iOS.
Starting today, Google Maps AR directions, called “Live…
VAIO's port-loaded 12-inch laptop goes on sale in the US
August 8, 2019
Following its launch in Japan, VAIO’s small but mighty SX12 — which offers just about every conceivable I/O you could ever want — is now available in the US. Its starting price of $1,119 means this isn’t a cheap deal, but how could it be when such a…
Samsung ads mocking iPhones are one of the company’s stock in trades, including ones which made fun of the lack of a headphone jack in the iPhone 7 and iPhone X.
The Korean company has, however, followed Apple’s example it its latest flagship device, the Galaxy Note 10.
Welcome to Thursday! If you missed it, Samsung unveiled two new Galaxy Note phones, one a little bigger than the other. There’s also a plant-based meatball sub coming to Subway and more details on Nintendo’s Switch sequel plans. Oh and (hushed voice), Apple’s getting into ASMR. Shhh.
Two sizes, but no headphone jack.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ hands-on
Say hello to two…
Samsung is making 5G versions of both the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, but only the latter version is coming to the US, according to a graphic spotted by The Verge. Meanwhile, a smaller 6.3-inch Galaxy Note 10 5G will definitely be built, but it will launch…
Apple has today updated its iOS version statistics for developers. Apple publishes these numbers every few months based on usage traffic to the App Store.
The company says that 88% of all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models are now running iOS 12. That proportion rises to 90%…
Apple really, really doesn’t want you replacing your own iPhone battery. It has rolled out new software that detects if a battery has been installed which lacks an official authentication key and displays a warning about the battery’s health.
The issue, first spotted by iFixit, affects the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max devices running iOS 12 and the iOS 13 beta. If you replace your own…
