The size issue is indeed a primary consideration for why Apple went with Lightning over the old 30-pin connector. But it’s more than that: there’s the future of Apple’s full mobile lineup the company has to think about. Read more »
The new connector in all the new iPods and the iPhone 5 is called Lightning (like Thunderbolt, get it?). It’s an 8-pin connector, which means it’s much smaller than the 30-pin connector Apple’s been using since it ditched FireWire almost 10 years ago. Read more »
Cables that do the job of more than one are a noble breed of accessory, and Innergie’s Magic Cable Duo cuts down on the need for both multiple cables and external adapters. Here are my impressions of Innergie’s versatile mobile charging accessory after a week’s use. Read more »
I live in a constant nightmare of wrangling cables. Any time someone suggests a solution that might cut down on the number of cables I have to deal with on any given day, I’m all ears. That’s the case with Innergie’s new Magic Cable Duo and Trio. Read more »
Apple snuck in another new product Tuesday, and it isn’t nearly as flashy as anything else it unveiled. The new Apple iPhone Micro USB Adapter allows for charging and syncing via micro USB, but it’s EU only. Why not let North America in on the deal? Read more »
