Lightning Port
AirPods Pro 2 Charging Case Expected to Maintain Lightning Port: Kuo
The AirPods Pro 2 is expected to maintain the use of Apple's Lightning port. This news comes from TF International Securities Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo when reports claim that Apple is prepping to transition away from its Lighting port when it comes to the iPhone 15. Kuo posted a series of tweets, outlining some details...
If Apple Kills the Lightning Port, an Environmental Disaster Awaits
When the European Commission pressured Apple to switch the iPhone's Lightning port for USB-C on units sold in Europe early last year, Apple was able to hold its ground by pointing to the "unprecedented amount of electronic waste," that would be created if "hundreds of millions of active devices and accessories" were rendered useless overnight....
All Three 2017 iPhones Predicted to Have 3GB of RAM, Fast Charging Through Lightning Port
According to a new report from MacRumors, all 2017 iPhones will contain 3GB of RAM and fast charging through an upgraded lightning port. In a research note sent to investors, Wall Street firm Cowen and Company contradicts previous rumors that claimed only Apple’s high-end iPhone 8 would get the RAM boost. Cowen and Company analyst...
New Video Shows Alleged iPhone 7 With No Headphone Jack
Adding to an ever-growing set of part leaks, a video uploaded on Thursday allegedly shows the rear casings of two iPhone 7 units. The new casings, which were originally posted on Weibo and highlighted by TechTastic, show the silver and space gray units. Both units included expected changes such as relocated antenna bands and a larger...
Alleged ‘iPhone 7’ EarPods with Lightning Port Once Again Show Up
We've seen the rear shell of the alleged iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, but it still isn't confirmed whether or not Apple will drop the 3.5 mm headphone jack with the next-generation handset. A new set of images posted on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo claim to show the next-generation EarPods. And they come with a...
Alleged iPhone 7 Component Leak Shows 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Don’t hold your breath for an all-in-one Lightning port for the iPhone 7, at least not yet. A recent image published on Chinese microblogging site Weibo and spotted by French blog Nowhereelse, shows a Lightning cable assembly apparently belonging to the upcoming iPhone 7. The surprise element: it includes a 3.5mm headphone jack. As you...
Apple’s iPhone 7 May Feature Thinner, Waterproof Design With No Headphone Jack
According to a new report from Fast Company, Apple’s iPhone 7 may feature a thinner waterproof body with no headphone jack, in addition to wireless charging. The report is in line with several past rumours coming out of the Asian supply chain. Citing a source with "knowledge of the company's plans," Fast Company says the...
Apple Once Again Rumoured to Drop the 3.5mm Headphone Jack for iPhone 7
Following up on Mac Otakara’s claims, two different Chinese websites report that Apple will drop the 3.5 mm headphone jack in favour of an all-in-one Lightning port on the iPhone 7 (via MacRumors). Citing anonymous supply chain sources, Anzhuo.cn and Wei Feng claim that Apple has seen the future; a future which will entail listening...
iPad Pro’s Lightning Port Supports USB 3.0 Transfer Speeds
Apple’s iPad Pro includes a Lightning port that is capable of supporting USB 3.0 speeds, according to both an iFixit Teardown and several sources that have spoken with Apple, including ArsTechnica. When taking apart the iPad Pro, iFixit discovered a Fresco Logic FL1100 4-port USB 3.0 Host Controller, pointing towards support for USB 3.0 transfer speeds....
Hidden Lightning Port Found on Apple Watch, Will Only Be Used For Internal Development
According to a new report from TechCrunch, the Apple Watch has a hidden Lightning port inside one of the channels where the watch band slips into place. The port is currently being used by Apple engineers for development and testing purposes. The Lightning port will not be included on the version of the Apple Watch...