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i-FlashDrive lets you quickly share files between PC and iPhone

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 5th, 2011)

Our sister site Engadget has discovered a must have accessory if you're constantly finding yourself wanting to share files between your iPhone and PCs. PhotoFast's i-FlashDrive features a USB 2.0 port on one end and an Apple 30-pin dock connector on the other. Plug the USB drive into your PC or ...

Apple granted patent for DisplayPort/Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 dock connector

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 5th, 2011)

Apple has been granted a patent for a new type of dock connector, discovered by PatentlyApple. The new dock connector is a "hybrid DisplayPort/USB 3.0 high speed connector." According to the patent-tracking site, "This new and extremely slim connector will work on all iOS devices like the iPod ...

iPad 2 rumored to bring a Retina Display, more docks, and a camera

by Sam Abuelsamid (Nov 26th, 2010)

Now that iOS developers are rolling out plenty of iPad optimized versions of their apps, they may soon need to create yet more variants for the next generation iPad. Reports out of Taiwan are now saying that Apple will utilize a Retina Display, but if they do, resolution will have to increase ...

iPad patent suggests landscape dock connector ... again

by Mike Schramm (Nov 24th, 2010)

We've heard about this before, but a new patent illustration hints again at a second dock in a future version of the iPad, one that will enable you to both charge and sync your iPad from a landscape setup. Honestly, it seems a little redundant to have two dock connectors on there, since you'll ...

iControlPad using unlicensed dock connection, forced to go Bluetooth

by Mike Schramm (Oct 1st, 2010)

The folks at iControlPad can't seem to catch a break -- the design for the plug-in iPhone controller was finally finished, but the creators are now backing off of that design. Specifically, they're worried about Apple's lawsuit against Sanho, in which the battery manufacturer was sued for creating ...

Dock your iPod on your Vespa

by Dave Caolo (Jan 23rd, 2006)

My wife and I took our honeymoon in Italy a few years ago, and those Vespa scooters were absolutely everywhere. When we returned home, I said, "I want one of those Vespas," but it just didn't seem to have the same panache here in the states. Plus, I'm likely to get crushed by an SUV. ...