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Apple unveils dock to micro USB adapter to comply with EU standards

by Chris Rawson (Oct 4th, 2011)

European Union regulations require cell phone vendors to include micro USB connectors as a means of standardizing charging options for cell phones, a necessary move to cut down on the plethora of mutually incompatible charging options that have proliferated through the mobile phone industry. Rather ...

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables banned by HDMI Org

by Chris Rawson (Jul 8th, 2011)

HDMI Org, licensor of the HDMI standard, has demanded that Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables be taken off the market because they are "unlicensed." According to TechRadar, the cables fall afoul of HDMI licensing standards which state that any cable with a male HDMI connector at one end must also ...

Plug it all in with the 5-in-1 Connection Kit for iPad

by Dana Franklin (Mar 25th, 2011)

Technology. Always moving forward. Faster, slimmer, more versatile. And capable of providing the world with this 5-in-1 Connection Kit for iPad. It was only three months ago when we wrote about the virtues of a 3-in-1 connection kit from the M.I.C. Gadget Store. But technology hurtles onward ...

Inline remote controls for iOS devices that work with your current headphones

by Chris Rawson (Feb 18th, 2011)

Problem: You like the inline remote and microphone functions built into the headphones that come with the iPhone, but if you want to use another pair of headphones, you lose that functionality. Solution 1: Ditch your current headphones for another set with built-in controls and a mic. Solution 2: ...

Rumor: Apple prepping HDMI Macs

by Mike Schramm (Mar 1st, 2010)

The picture above comes from AppleInsider, who are claiming that Apple is about to release a Mac mini with an HDMI port in place of the current DVI connector. And that sound you just heard was hundreds of thousands of mini-based entertainment center owners everywhere crying out in excitement, as a ...

CES Watch: More tales from the iLounge

by Mike Schramm (Jan 8th, 2010)

Another day at CES 2010, another round of new iPhone, iPod, and Mac-related accessories. We're putting them all together in one post -- it's like you're on the show floor, without the terrible AT&T reception. iLive is introducing a whole slew of new speakers and micro speaker systems. ...

Your headphones' mic not working? Don't sweat it.

by Sang Tang (Aug 13th, 2009)

While I love the functionality of Apple's microphone-enabled headphones (both the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, which comes with the iPhone 3G S, and the iPhone Stereo Headset, which came with previous iPhones), I've found that the extra layers of functionality also bring extra layers of ...

LED Cinema Displays now available

by Robert Palmer (Nov 18th, 2008)

Apple's LED Cinema Displays, announced at a special event in October, are finally available on the Apple Store online, and at Apple retail locations, which should make Cory happy. The LED Cinema Display, which is more suitable as a laptop docking station more than another monitor for your desktop ...

Apple ships replacement USB power adapters

by Cory Bohon (Oct 6th, 2008)

It has been a couple weeks since Apple started the recall process for USB iPhone power adapters. According to Apple, these adapters have the risk of their metal prongs breaking off inside the power outlet, creating a shock risk. Many TUAW readers have noted that their replacement power adapters ...

Cheap headphone adapter for iPhone

by Erica Sadun (Aug 3rd, 2007)

The iPhone headphone jack with its super narrow opening is so recessed that most people simply can't use their personal headphones. The jack is too narrow, their plugs won't fit. Fortunately, Derek K. Miller has found a solution. The iPod Shuffle Sports Case ships with an adapter cable with an ...

Thinkpad MagSafe Hack

by Dan Lurie (Oct 26th, 2006)

I've long been of the opinion that Thinkpads are the PowerBooks of the PC world, and if not for the fact that they don't run OS X, I'd be very tempted to consider one when it came time to buy my next computer. Make points us to an enterprising Thinkpad owner who was having some trouble with a flaky ...

MagSafe Airline Power Adapter released

by Dan Lurie (Oct 24th, 2006)

As Dan mentioned it looks like Apple finally gave in to all our whining and has released an adapter which allows you to power (not charge-the seats don't provide enough juice) your MacBook on those long haul flights-that is, if you're lucky enough to be seated somewhere with access to an EmPower ...

Use your Apple power adapter duck with other adapters

by Dan Lurie (Jul 7th, 2006)

macosxhints brings us another juicy tid-bit of information, this time pertaining to a sneaky way to save space when packing all your electronics for a trip. When I travel for more than a few days, I pack 3 power-bricks that all use the same standard two pronged power interface that is so common ...

On power adapters, PMUs and the new PowerBooks

by David Chartier (Jan 7th, 2006)

As I was using my one month old PowerBook yesterday, I was alarmed to see the charging light on the power adapter randomly shift between orange and green. I came up empty handed after some googling and searching Apple's Support pages, so I started plugging the adapter into other outlets in the ...

Belkin announces Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle

by Dave Caolo (Aug 16th, 2005)

Today Belkin announced a new addition to its line of iPod goodies: the Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle. When connected to the shuffle's USB port, the Dock Adapter lets you use a variety of iPod add-ons with your shuffle, including battery packs, auto power cords, iPod speakers, and USB/FireWire ...

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