USB-C is the future of computer connectivity, but in the two years we've been using it there remains a great deal of confusion over USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and what any given cable with USB-C ...

Satechi’s USB-C Mobile Pro Hub SD sits flush with the side of an iPad and adds a USB-A port, plus there’s one for video, headphones and more. It is an updated version of one of the very first hubs ...

The USB 3 capable Lightning port on Apple's iPad Pro could use an incoming charge of up to 29 watts, matching the abilities of Apple's 12-inch MacBook. But without any USB 3 Lightning cables yet ...

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 ...

Apple's new iPad Pro and iPad models introduced today include a woven one-meter USB-C charging cable in the box for the first time. Apple is also selling the woven cable separately through its online ...

Nick Statt is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he reported on the technology and gaming industries for more than a decade. The jump is notable because previous iPads have relied on the older ...

iPads are versatile devices, rivaling MacBooks for personal and professional tasks. The USB port on iPads allows for webcam, external storage, and hub extensions. Sidecar feature mirrors MacBook ...

The Apple iPad (2022) comes with a plethora of upgrades. It has a landscape front-facing camera, a new keyboard, upgraded cameras, and more. But you don’t get these upgrades for the affordable price ...

Hardware 2.0 readers seem to love the 20-pin USB-C magnetic breakaway connectors. But what about iPhone and iPad users? Are they left out? No. There is a solution out there that brings a breakaway ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

A report from an analyst with a solid if imperfect track-record yesterday suggested that this year’s iPad models would drop the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. I’m on record as arguing in favor of ...

In a first for Apple iPads, the Lighting Port on the new iPad Pro supports the faster USB 3.0 -- but still somewhat old -- standard. That means you'll see data transfer speeds double and possibly ...