Photos appeared online today of one of the biggest new features of the forthcoming iPhone 7: a headphone adapter. That’s because the next iPhone is expected to ditch the ubiquitous 3.5mm headphone jack to save space, pushing headphone users to switch to Bluetooth or Lightning alternatives.
If you want to carry on using your iPhone while charging then you’ll know you have to position yourself near a plug point or free USB socket. This can make using your iPhone on your sofa or bed pretty awkward. Extra long iPhone cables are a simple solution to this, so we’ve picked out some of the best around.
USB-C and USB 3.1 improve upon Micro USB and USB 2 in some critical ways. They’re reversible, bi-directional, more powerful… but they’re also much faster when it comes to data transfer, thanks to support for 10Gbps Superspeed+. Today, we’re looking at a new cable that shows exactly what’s possible with the new standards: the Scosche Strikeline.
USB-C is the future. The new type of USB plug is reversible, bi-directional and universal. It can handle charging, data transfer, video connections and more. The only problem? So far, there are only a handful of USB-C devices, and we’ve all got a massive amount of Micro USB cables sitting around. Happily, there’s a neat interim solution: an inexpensive Micro USB to USB-C adapter from Olixar.