Cables

Apple cuts price of Thunderbolt cable and introduces a shorter model

By Leanna Lofte, Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 a 9:33 pm

Apple has cut the price of its original 2-meter Thunderbolt cable from $49 to $39. They have also introduced a shorter 0.5-meter version that's available for just $29. The Thunderbolt cable is used with compatible Apple computers for super fast data transfer speeds that are up to twice as fast as USB 3.0 and up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800.

2-meter Thunderbolt cable - $39.99 - Buy now
0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable - $29.99 - Buy now

Counterfeit Lightning cables and adaptors on route from China seized in Anchorage

By chrisoldroyd, Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 a 3:55 am

The U.S. Customs and Border protection (CBP) carried out a routine inspection in Anchorage earlier this week and uncovered a massive haul of counterfeit Apple accessories. The collection of accessories included mostly Apple’s new Lightning USB cables and adapters. The counterfeit products had been flown in from China and were due to distributed around the United States.

Top 10 accessories for your iPad [Sponsored]

By Staff, Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 a 11:38 am

TiPb checks out the best, most must-have cases, chargers, headsets, and other accessories to stock up on as soon as you get your new iPad

Just get a new iPad and curious which are the best, most must-have accessories you need get first? Want to protect that beautiful glass display, keep that aluminum back scratch-free, or just keep your battery charged on the go? Well read on for the TiPb store's top 10 most recommended, most must-have iPad accessories to get your started.

Top 10 accessories for your iPhone [Sponsored]

By Staff, Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 a 1:47 pm

TiPb checks out the best, most must-have cases, chargers, headsets, and other accessories to stock up on as soon as you get your new iPhone 4

Just get a new iPhone 4 or iPod touch and curious which are the best, most must-have accessories you need get first? Want to protect that beautiful glass display (and glass back!) or keep your battery charged on the go? Well read on for the TiPb store's top 10 most recommended, most must-have iPhone accessories to get your started.

Why won't my iPhone or iPad case work with this cable?

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 a 8:23 am

Why won't my iPhone or iPad case work with this cable? is one of the questions we're being asked a lot lately. A naked iPhone can pretty much fit any sync, charge, or media cable you connect it with at home, at work, or on the go. When you start introducing some types of cases, however, and add in different kinds of cables -- all bets are off.

The USB to Dock cable Apple includes with every iPhone and iPad box is typically razor thin. It just has an incredibly small profile and will generally fit almost any case you throw at it. [Cheap plug: the Apple USB cable with AC adapter is 50% off right now at the iMore Store]