Surprise! Apple decided to go with USB-C charging for its latest batch of iPad Pros, which means... well, what exactly does it mean? Whether you're putting down some cash for one of the new Apple slates or you've already got a USB-C device in your life, here's how the emerging technology works and exactly what you can do with it.
It sucks, but we're all going to have to get used to it: the 3.5mm headphone jack is slowly disappearing from modern smartphones. No longer just a 'feature' of iPhones, the lack of headphone jack has also spread to phones by Huawei, Google, HTC and a number of other manufacturers. If you want to keep using your old headphones with these phones, here are the adaptors you need.
Your traditional "dopp" kit (or toiletry bag) is a useful travel companion. It's where you stick items like your toothbrush, comb, deodorant, or other grooming items essential for not looking like a slob.
Recently, a new staff member started at Lifehacker. She booted up her brand-new, company-issued MacBook Pro, and went to plug in her EarPods to listen to some tunes while she worked. She was met with the same baffling conundrum as other Apple die-hards who rush to procure the latest release: Why the hell can't you use the iPhone 7's Lightning connector headphones with the new MacBook Pro?
A little after Apple launched its new MacBook Pro, it also cut the price on its USB-C cables and adaptors since the switch to the new technology meant that most people needed to buy a goofy amount of dongles and converters. Today, that sale ends.
