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These are the best iPhone SE accessories you can get right now

These are some of the best accessories you can currently get for your new iPhone SE, so take a look and pick what may be best for your device

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Pocketnow Daily: OnePlus 7 Pro Event, Honor 20 Pro Rumors & more (video)

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the event that will launch the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, new information on the Honor 20, and more.

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USB 4 standard based on Thunderbolt, cross-compatible back to USB 2.0

USB 4 will bring the Type-C connector and pair it with the massive capabilities of Thunderbolt. Specs are to be finalized this year.

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You’ll know if you bought a fake iPhone 9 charger

Because it will take forever and a day to charge. Actually, even if it's a legit charger that properly fast charges according to USB rules, it may not work.

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Of course the new MacBook Pro requires a special adapter or cable to pair with iPhone 7

Instead of simplifying the ports and connectivity options on the new MacBook Pro and iPhone 7, Apple has made a big mess of them.

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The coolest USB cable I’ve ever seen

Find out how Plantronics impressed us with a new beautifully portable USB cable designed to charge their Explorer 500 Bluetooth headset.

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USB 3.1 is reversible, fast, and awesome, but here’s why you shouldn’t get excited just yet

USB is a great standard, but micro-USB is a pain. Hopefully, USB 3.1 will fix all that. Here's why.

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Which tethering method is better: WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB cable?

When you need to access the Internet away from home you could connect through your smartphone. But which tethering methods are available and which is best?

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Why we don’t need USB 3.0 ports on our smartphones or tablets

USB 3.0 ports are bigger than normal, they require a special cable and a special port. Is it worth it on your smartphone or tablet? Read on to find out!

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The Port-Free Smartphone: Fiction or the Future?

The idea of a smartphone devoid of ports is thrilling, frightening, and fantastic. And maybe a little stupid. Still, I want one, and maybe a little part of you does too. Read on to find out if that's true.

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iOS
The New iPhone’s Connector: Hot or Not?

Apple's 30-pin connector has infiltrated almost all of its portable devices, including the iPhone and iPad. And despite being an Apple-designed interface limited to Apple products, the port is nearly as ubiquitous in some parts of the world as the…

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