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10 Clever to Use Your iPhone’s USB-C Port

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The iPhone’s USB-C port, introduced with the iPhone 15, offers versatile functions beyond charging, including reverse charging other devices, connecting external storage and SD cards, hooking up keyboards and microphones, and supporting external displays and Ethernet adapters. With compatible accessories like USB-C hubs, the port can also enable gaming controllers, borescope cameras, and even small cooling fans, significantly expanding the iPhone’s productivity and multimedia capabilities.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2630712/iphone-usb-c-port-reverse-charging-storage-keyboard-camera-display-controller-fan-storage.html

macOS 26.5 Has a New Way to Turn on Your Mac

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macOS 26.5 introduces a new “Start up when power is connected” feature for desktop Macs like the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Studio, allowing them to automatically power on when connected to power. This update addresses the difficulty of accessing awkwardly placed power buttons, particularly on the Mac mini, and supports assistive accessories for improved accessibility.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3139918/macos-26-5-has-a-new-way-to-turn-on-your-mac.html

The Apple Charging Situation

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This article analyzes Apple's device charging behavior, showing that charging speed varies in three phases—fast constant current up to 50%, tapered current to 80%, then slow trickle charge to 100%—with only the first phase significantly benefiting from a better charger. It highlights how iPhones and iPads have different optimal charging wattages, and stresses that heat and time at 100% charge impact battery health far more than charge speed, with features like Optimized Battery Charging designed to minimize battery wear by reducing time spent at full charge.

https://randsinrepose.com/guides/apple-charging-guide.html

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