iPhone 8 to reportedly sport OLED curved screen, USB-C instead of Lightning Connector

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A latest report from the Wall Street Journal says Apple’s next iPhone will sport curved screen. The curved OLED screen for the iPhone 8 will be supplied by Samsung said in a report.
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Targus launches two new USB Type-C hubs starting at Rs. 2999

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US-based accessories maker Targus has launched two new USB-C adapters — USB-C4-Port UBS Hub (ACH224AP) and Targus USB-C, USB 3.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernet (ACH230AP). Continue reading “Targus launches two new USB Type-C hubs starting at Rs. 2999”

Apple MacBook Pro 2016 reportedly incompatible with current Thunderbolt 3 devices

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Apple included four Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) ports in the new MacBook Pro, but unfortunately these don’t work with the older Thunderbolt 3 accessories or with the existing Certified Thunderbolt 3 docks and adapters, as learned by the accessory manufacturer Plugable from series of tests. Continue reading “Apple MacBook Pro 2016 reportedly incompatible with current Thunderbolt 3 devices”

Apple slashes price of USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 accessories till the end of 2016

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Cupertino giant Apple has announced a price cut on their USB Type-C adapters and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals in response to the objection to its new MacBook Pro pricing. Continue reading “Apple slashes price of USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 accessories till the end of 2016”

Samsung might remove the audio jack like Apple – May introduce their own audio port

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Apple was in the news recently for the right reasons as well as the wrong reasons. One of the wrong reasons being the backlash they received over the removal of the audio jack and instead relying on just the lightning port to output audio.

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HDMI Alternate mode for USB Type-C Connector announced

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HDMI has released the new HDMI Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) for USB Type-C Specification at the IFA 2016 Berlin. This allows HDMI-enabled source devices to utilize a USB Type-C connector to directly connect to HDMI-enabled displays, and deliver native HDMI signals over a simple cable without the need for cumbersome protocol and connector adapters or dongles.
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Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy Note7 with USB Type C goes official

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Along with the Galaxy Note 7 Samsung has also announced an updated version of the Gear VR headset. It features a new touchpad and supports USB Type-C. Continue reading “Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy Note7 with USB Type C goes official”

Top 3 Storage Picks of June 2016

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The demand for storage is on the rise be it local or cloud based however, one can often be confused with the limitless number of options available to choose from. To clear the air, we’ve created a list of our top 3 favourite storage devices for June 2016 to help you make an informed decision.

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Qualcomm addresses reports about USB Type-C and Quick Charge 3.0 concerns

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Last week, a Google engineer stated that the HTC 10 and LG G5 are not compliant with the USB Type-C specification. Now, Qualcomm has responded to the issue in a statement.

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New USB Type C Authentication protocol for better protection of devices announced

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The USB 3.0 Promoter Group has announced new USB Type- Authentication specification that allows devices and accessories to communicate with one another before transferring power or data. Continue reading “New USB Type C Authentication protocol for better protection of devices announced”

ideacentre Y900 RE combines Lenovo’s expertise with Razer’s gaming technology

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During the latter half of 2015, Lenovo and Razer had announced that they would be working together to create several gaming machines for users. The first products of their collaboration is the Y900 RE (Razer Edition) rig and the Y27g Curved Gaming Monitor.

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OnePlus USB Type-C accessories may not be safe for 3rd party devices – Offering refunds

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A Google employee recently made the news for reviewing many USB Type-C accessories on Amazon and writing reviews on them. A few of them got good ratings and reviews while the majority received low ratings and bad reviews including the USB Type-C cable and adapter from OnePlus.

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Why USB Type-C is the future

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Who remembers the time when we had a different connector for every different brand of smartphone. Its hard to believe that there was such a time, since almost every portable device nowdays makes use of microUSB ports for charging and data transfer. The next standard that is expected to become the a norm among gadgets is the USB Type-C. Let us take a look at the advantages of USB Type-C and why you should also adopt it.

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