connectors
Computing

Did Apple Just Win A MagSafe Patent Application For iOS Devices — Or Something Else?

Over a year ago Apple filed a patent application for adding a MagSafe-like connector to iOS devices. Unfortunately, their newly granted patent may sound like MagSafe’s coming to iPads and iPhones — but this isn’t it.

August 17, 2011
Computing

Kanex DVI Hooks Your Computer Up To Apple’s Cinema Display

There’s nothing like a good DVI to better your watching/gaming/skyping experience. And Kanex’s new dual-link DVI will hook you up with resolutions up to 2560×1600 on a 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display. That is, as long as you’ve got a PC or Mac with a good graphics card. Just remember, if you’re Skyping with this baby, check your hair first. $US150. [Kanex]

April 6, 2011
Computing

USB 3.0, Thunderbolt Possible In Future iOS 30-Pin Connectors

For those of you wondering how Apple is planning on supporting next-generation high-speed data port technology for future (and current) iPads, iPods and Phones, you might have have your answer.

March 31, 2010
Cameras

iPad Camera Connectors Are Just Time Travelling iPod Camera Connectors

If you saw the iPad’s SD and USB connector dongles and thought to yourself, “I swear I’ve seen those before,” well, you might not be crazy after all. They look exactly the same as the iPod’s camera connectors from 2005.

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