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Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [March]

Best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays Mac Samsung 5K

USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of solid choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more. Let’s look at the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays with many available in the $400-$1,600 range.

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USB-C charging port law in India could cause three big problems for Apple

USB-C charging port law | Close-up of port on iPhone 15

India is planning to copy the European Union’s USB-C charging port law, requiring all smartphones to adopt the standard, which poses three big problems for Apple – and not just in India.

A new report today says that Apple is lobbying either for an exemption for older models still manufactured in the country, or delayed enforcement of the proposed legislation …

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Dough launches Spectrum One 4K monitor with MacBook Pro ProMotion support, USB-C, more

Dough Spectrum One 4K 144Hz

We’ve seen some impressive new Thunderbolt and USB-C monitors launch over the last year to compete with Apple’s Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. However, most monitors aimed at Mac users don’t support the MacBook Pro’s 120Hz ProMotion refresh rates, even Apple’s displays. Now the Spectrum One arrived from Dough that offers an enticing 27-inch, 4K monitor with 144Hz refresh, USB-C with 100W power, an allegedly advanced glossy finish, and more.

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LumaFusion for iPhone 15 now lets you edit like a pro from external storage

When Apple introduced the new iPhone 15 lineup with USB-C, we knew that it was going to unlock a lot of new hardware and software use cases – especially when you consider that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max also have support for much faster USB3 speeds. You can now use USB-C hubs, external SSDs, USB-C peripherals, and even charge other devices with the correct cable. However, I think we just got the best use case so far for USB-C on iPhone – let me tell you about it.

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PSA: Shooting iPhone 15 Pro video to an SSD won’t warn you if your cable is too slow

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One of the new iPhone 15 Pro features is somewhat niche but incredibly useful to video enthusiasts using their iPhone as a B-camera or C-camera: You can shoot directly to an SSD.

But a reviewer learned of one problem the hard way: If your cable doesn’t support USB 3 speeds, the iPhone won’t warn you – it will simply drop frames. Lots and lots of frames …

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iPhone 15 USB-C port is 100% standard; MFi certification rumors wrong

iPhone 15 USB-C port | iPhone 15 connected to MacBook

Prior to Apple’s launch event, there had been numerous suggestions that the iPhone 15 USB-C port might be restricted in some way, with only Apple-certified cables and accessories able to take advantage of full data transfer rates and charging power.

This would have mirrored the situation with the Lightning port in previous iPhone models, but a new report today says that Apple itself has indirectly confirmed that there are no such restrictions with the USB-C port in iPhone 15 models …

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iPhone 15 Pro supports 10Gbps USB 3 speeds, and it brings lots of cool features to the table

Apple announced its next-generation iPhone lineup today, and unsurprisingly, it marks the end of the road for Apple’s long-running Lightning connector in favor of USB-C. Not only does USB-C further streamline the wired cable connections across Apple’s vast product lineup, but it also brings faster USB 3 speed capability, alongside other special features, to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

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iPhone 15 buyers will be reminded that their Lightning cables are now landfill

iPhone 15 buyers | Old iPhones with USB-A to Lightning cable

Leaker yeux1122 says that Apple Store staff have been told to make sure iPhone 15 buyers know about the change from Lightning port to a USB-C one, when they make their purchase.

Staff will advise them that the box includes a USB-C to USB-C cable, but not a charging brick, so they may need to buy one …

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iPhone 15 cable rumors highlight a mess Apple ought to solve

iPhone 15 cable mess should be avoided | Mac cable shown

This week has seen three iPhone 15 cable rumors, which serve to underline the mess around USB-C cables in general. While that’s not a mess of Apple’s making, it is one the company could and should solve for its own customers.

The first of the three rumors appeared to be good news. It suggested that the charging cable included in the iPhone 15 box might be longer than usual and perhaps also more durable…

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USB-C cable included with iPhone 15 may be limited to USB 2.0 speeds

iPhone 15 Pro USB-C charging speed storage tiers | 9to5Mac render

It’s only three weeks until Apple announces the next generation iPhone, and we’ve been hearing more details about the new phones. Last week, a rumor claimed that some iPhone 15 models will support Thunderbolt for faster data transfer speeds. While this may still be true, a new rumor suggests that the USB-C cable included in the box will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds.

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iPhone 15 USB-C port may support Thunderbolt for faster data transfer speeds

iPhone 15 USB-C port Thunderbolt

Apple is rumored to announce iPhone 15 next month. At this point, multiple sources agree that the new phones will all be equipped with a USB-C port instead of Lightning. It’s no secret that USB-C has a bunch of advantages over Apple’s proprietary connector, but more than that, it seems that iPhone 15 will have Thunderbolt support.

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iPhone 15 USB-C port: Claimed photos shared on Twitter

iPhone 15 USB-C port Thunderbolt

Claimed photos of iPhone 15 USB-C port components have been posted by two Twitter accounts, though their provenance is unknown. They are shown on the right, alongside our render.

One of the accounts is that of an engineer who appears to have a significant amount of expertise with Apple devices, posting videos of modifications they have made …

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USB-C iPhone mod creator builds first fully repairable AirPods Pro case

Back in 2021, Robotics engineer Ken Pillonel was the first to transform iPhone’s Lightning port to USB-C. Since then he’s created a way to do the same for the case for AirPods and AirPods Pro and even open-sourced his process. Now Ken’s latest project has copied Apple’s AirPods Pro case but he’s redesigned every piece of it so it’s fully repairable.

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JSAUX OmniCase 2 Pro blends USB-C hub with clever electronics organizer [40% off]

JSAUX OmniCase 2 Pro for MacBook

Do you haul your MacBook between the office and home or work on the go often? The JSAUX OmniCase 2 Pro is a sharp new portable USB-C hub that integrates all the I/O you need along with a magnetic lid and storage to secure SD/SIM cards, adapters, and more. Check out the details below for up to 43% off this accessory along with a look at the bonus Curve laptop stand.

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