Satechi will start selling the charging station sometime this spring for US$64.99.
Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
Articles by Andrew Orr
T-Mobile Offers New iPhone BOGO Deal With Five Models
The iPhone BOGO deal starts this Friday.
iPhone Slowdown Controversy Piles Up With Senator Asking for Answers
Senator Thune wants an answer to his letter by January 23. This article will be updated when Apple responds.
Apple Faces French Criminal Probe Over iPhone Throttling
If Apple is found guilty, the maximum penalty is two years in prison for responsible parties, a fine of 300,000 euros, and five percent of the company’s annual turnover.
CES - Colgate Introduces AI-Powered Smart Toothbrush
The smart toothbrush is available today at Apple.com and in select Apple retail stores, for US$99.95.
Wi-Fi Alliance Working on New Wi-Fi Security Standard WPA3
For entities with higher security needs, like governments, defense, and industrial groups, a 192-bit encryption standard will be used.
CES - Drone Selfie Camera 'AirSelfie2' Showed Off
It will be available to purchase in March, and will be US$299.95.
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Open Letter by Apple Shareholders Asks For More iOS Parental Controls [Update]
Apple tends not to be influenced by activist shareholders, but perhaps this is an issue that can strike interest in the company’s leadership
CES - Brinks ARRAY Smart Deadbolt Can Protect Your Home
The deadbolt was named Best Indoor Living Product by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2017.
CES - Targus Reveals Thunderbolt 3 Dual Video Docking Station
Today at CES, accessory maker Targus showed off a new Thunderbolt 3 docking station. It’s the world’s first universal dual-video docking station, with support for 4K video.
iOS 11.2.2 Update is Released With Spectre Security Fix
Aside from iOS, there is also a supplemental update for macOS. You should download both as soon as you can.
WSJ Says Apple Product Delays Doubled Under Tim Cook
The product delays the WSJ refer to are the HomePod, the original Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Pencil, and the Smart Keyboard for the iPad Pro.
App Store 2017 Sales Set New Year's Day Record of $300 Million
The market is proof that even though Android is the leader in number of devices sold, iPhone is king when it comes to sales.
OLED Burn Test Pits iPhone X Against Samsung Phones
The results show that Apple’s work to decrease OLED burn have paid off.
New Apple Watch Reboot Issue Caused by Hospital Equipment
A message thread in Apple’s official forums suggest this has been happening since October.
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[Update] iPhone Batteries From Third Parties Might Not Match Apple's Price
Third-party vendors might not be able to absorb the lower cost of iPhone batteries like Apple can.
Music Streaming Service Spotify Just Got Sued for $1.6 Billion
It’s not clear whether Wixen will win the full amount of money, but if it does, that’s almost 10% of Spotify’s rough value.
macOS and iOS: How to Turn Off Safari Autofill
Two scripts—AdThink and OnAudience—obtain information that can identify you from autofill forms.
macOS Zero Day Found That Was Present Since 2002
A new macOS zero day exploit has been found, and this one has been present in the operating system since 2002.
Next Month Today at Apple Participants Will Get Surveys
Starting in January, Apple will start surveying people who participate in Today at Apple events. These are free events in Apple retail stores where people can learn about something from an expert.
Apple Lisa OS Will Be Publicly Released in 2018
The Lisa was Apple’s first computer with a graphical user interface, released almost 35 years ago.
Battery Scientist Joins Debate on iPhone Throttling
What battery engineers view to be a healthy battery is different than what your average, everyday consumer thinks is normal.
Here's How to Create an Apple ID For Your New Apple Device
You’ll use this ID on any Apple device you have, whether it’s an iPhone or a MacBook.
Apple to Waive iOS Developer Fee for Governments and NonProfits
Apple gave companies a January 1, 2018 deadline to comply with the new guideline. After that date, the App Store Review team will start rejecting apps that are published by an app template company.
