How many watts can a USB port actually output? The answer depends on your cable and protocol. Here is the ultimate guide to ...

USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

So I've tended to assume, possibly stupidly, that if a device relies on a USB power connection at all then any old AC->USB power adapter is fine to use for it and substitutable for a computer USB port ...

Apple's iPod touch has a 30-pin docking port that matches the port on the iPod nano, iPod classic, iPhone and iPad. A cable from any of these devices or any other cable that has the 30-pin Apple ...

For CES 2026, Belkin is trying to power all of your gear with the introduction of new battery packs, modular chargers, and ...

Apple has kicked off a power adapter exchange program, aiming to settle safety concerns about counterfeit or poorly-made third-party adapters by offering to switch them out for a $10 fee. The USB ...

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Apple will take third-party iPhone chargers and give you a new one for $10. Aug. 6, 2013 — -- Apple is urging customers to use its official charger adapters, after reports last month that a woman ...

Following controversy in recent weeks regarding the safety of counterfeit and third-party USB charging adapters for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad, Apple has announced a new trade-in program for these ...

During Apple’s Time Flies event on September 15, it made a somewhat controversial announcement. The Apple Watch will no longer come with a USB power adapter in the box. There are rumors that this year ...

Apple is certainly no stranger to dealing with counterfeit goods. In fact, entire counterfeit Apple stores have emerged in certain parts of Asia. It's easy to be a cynic and suggest that Apple simply ...