Apple pulls remaining Lightning-based devices from European stores
(theverge.com)
Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe — the last phone models with Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging port — as the EU shifts to a common charging solution built around USB-C.
Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe — the last phone models with Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging port — as the EU shifts to a common charging solution built around USB-C.
The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU – here's what that means
(theverge.com)
From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C.
From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C.
PSA: AirPods Max are missing a key feature on the new USB-C model
(9to5mac.com)
Apple’s AirPods Max update this year wasn’t a full-blown AirPods Max 2, but rather a switch to USB-C and color swap. Unfortunately, the new USB-C model also lost a key feature that was supported by the original.
Apple’s AirPods Max update this year wasn’t a full-blown AirPods Max 2, but rather a switch to USB-C and color swap. Unfortunately, the new USB-C model also lost a key feature that was supported by the original.
The Broken Promise of USB-C: We'll Never Get a Universal Cable
(theatlantic.com)
We’ll never get a universal cable.
We’ll never get a universal cable.
How to configure an Ethernet connection between iPad and RaspberryPi with USB-C
(andreagrandi.it)
I recently found out (thanks to this article from Juha-Matti Santala) that not only you can power a RaspberryPi device through the USB-C of an iPad but that you can also get an ethernet connection through it
I recently found out (thanks to this article from Juha-Matti Santala) that not only you can power a RaspberryPi device through the USB-C of an iPad but that you can also get an ethernet connection through it
Laptop Ports: Is USB-C only fine, or should I get HDMI,USB,Audio if I need them?
(ycombinator.com)
I'm on the market for a new laptop (with windows OS) and I've noticed quite a few laptops are USB-C ports only now.
I'm on the market for a new laptop (with windows OS) and I've noticed quite a few laptops are USB-C ports only now.
iFixit made its own USB-C soldering iron, and it's already a joy
(theverge.com)
My first USB-C soldering iron was a revelation. “You mean I can make liquid metal connections anywhere, in seconds, just by plugging this tiny stick into a USB cable?” Now, repair company iFixit is introducing its own take on the idea. It claims the iFixit FixHub Smart Soldering Iron is powerful enough for pros and easier for beginners than any others that have come before.
My first USB-C soldering iron was a revelation. “You mean I can make liquid metal connections anywhere, in seconds, just by plugging this tiny stick into a USB cable?” Now, repair company iFixit is introducing its own take on the idea. It claims the iFixit FixHub Smart Soldering Iron is powerful enough for pros and easier for beginners than any others that have come before.
Show HN: iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering system
(hackaday.com)
Like many people who solder regularly, I decided years ago to upgrade from a basic iron and invest in a soldering station.
Like many people who solder regularly, I decided years ago to upgrade from a basic iron and invest in a soldering station.