Despite its drawbacks, USB-C is the future of the iPad. But just what is USB-C? Well, it’s a connector, but not all USB-C connectors are the same. And in fact, not even everything that looks like a ...

The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro features a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port. However, just because a device features a new port, it does not mean anything with a USB-C connector will ...

Apple’s new iPad Pro features an (nearly) edge-to-edge display, eliminates the home button, and opts for a USB-C connection in lieu of the company’s proprietary Lightning connector. This signals a ...

The change to new connector means you can connect an 5K high resolution monitor directly to your iPad alongside cameras, musical instruments and other peripherals. Apple's new iPad Pro models come ...

In its iPad Pro teardown, repair firm iFixit discovered the inclusion of Fresco Logic's FL1100 USB host controller, a package capable of delivering USB 3.0 "SuperSpeed" bandwidth to four separate ...

Apple could be gearing up to replace the Lightning connector on the iPad Pro with the USB-C standard found on Android smartphones and MacBooks. A Monday report claims the company is planning to launch ...

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The 12.9″ iPad Pro is a great productivity device, but unfortunately it ships with an inadequate 12W power adapter. This is the same charger commonly used with the smaller 9.7″ iPad line, and it’s ...

Bad news for everyone who got annoyed when 30-pin was replaced by Lightning, and when Lightning was replaced by USB-C: it looks like Apple is once again planning to unveil a new connector port when it ...

When Apple refreshed its online store with a new USB-C to Lightning cable with support for fast charging through a 29W power adapter on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro last week, the addition immediately ...

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The 2018 iPad Pro comes with an 18W power adapter. Apple just began selling this as a separate item. Having a second charger for your tablet when you’re on the go is convenient, but Apple’s $29 ...