Remember when a Google engineer found that OnePlus' accessories didn't fully adhere to the USB Type-C spec? That was less than two weeks ago, and today OnePlus has responded to the allegations - by essentially confirming the problem. See, both the OnePlus USB Type-C cable and the USB Type-C adapter use a type of resistor that could, under certain circumstances, "allow fast-charging devices to try to draw more power than a power source may allow". If this happens, it will result in damage to the power source (be that a third-party charger or USB port, for example). It is however important to stress that the accessories that ship with the OnePlus 2 are fully compatible with the phone, since it doesn't use "fast charging". So there's no risk of anything happening to the OnePlus 2 charger if you use the supplied USB Type-C cable. But some people have bought OnePlus' Type-C accessories to use with other devices, especially since they're very cheap. For these customers, OnePlus is offering to refund the value of the accessories they purchased. If you've done so in Europe or North America, just head to this page and fill out the form. If your claim is approved, you'll get the money back through PayPal. If you're in India or China, go to the nearest OnePlus repair center with the cable or adapter you want a refund for, and you'll get the money back on the spot. The refunds will be provided until December 31. Because the stuff that shipped in the box with the OnePlus 2 will work with this handset without issues, you can not get a refund for that cable and charger. OnePlus is already working on fully spec-compliant USB Type-C accessories, which will become available at some point in the...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_offers_refund_for_out_of_spec_usb_typec_accessories-news-15220.php
Part of the fun of buying a new device is looking at the accessories and buying the ones that you want; now that feeling is coming to those Google Glass Explorer Edition owners who are looking to enhance the fun of owning the connected specs. Of the accessories listed, the only one in stock is a $75 Clear Shield that is compatible with the revised version of Google Glass...
Microsoft just announced the new generation Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2. Not only did Microsoft refresh their tablet lineup, they also announced new and updated accessories for the new generation tablets. Some of the new accessories include Touch Cover 2, Type Cover 2, Wireless Adapter for Typing covers and the Power Cover. The new Touch Cover 2 is a big upgrade over the original Touch Cover as it comes with 1092 touch sensors as compared to just 80 in the original Touch Cover. The sheer increase in the number of the touch sensors will help the user to type more accurately and allows for a better predictive typing. The new sensors will also allow the entire keyboard to be used for touch based gesture actions. The new Touch Cover 2 is a couple of millimeters thinner than the original Touch Cover and Microsoft also managed to give it a back light, which makes typing at low light better. Type Cover 2 has been updated in such a way that it allows for better typing, silent typing and has backlit keys. The new Type cover is thinner by a millimeter and becomes close to the first generation Touch Cover in terms of ...
Buying a new device is only half the fun; adding accessories is the other half. Three ASUS produced accessories are coming for owners of the new Google Nexus 7 starting with a travel cover, available in 6 different colors. The cover is made from a durable polymer to protect your investment from the usual plagues that affect mobile devices such as a case of butterfingers...
The couch potato dream has arrived with Google's Chromecast, Samsung's HomeSync, Sony's Personal Content Station, HTC's Media Link HD and Apple TV - everyone is scrambling for a solution to connect our most personal of gadgets, like phones and tablet, to the largest screen in the house. Then there is the good old cable, and we are rounding up some of those accessories out there that make the magic possible...
Sony has always been known for making audio accessories for its TVs and home entertainment systems, and to an extent, even for its yesteryear Walkman series of phones but it gradually reduced until recently when they released smartphone focused accessories. These devices were launched to complement the new Xperia smartphones that come with the built-in NFC functionality. One of those accessories launched is the Sony Wireless NFC speaker codenamed SRS-BTV5(priced at Rs. 3,990) that works with any smartphone with Bluetooth A2DP. We got the cyan version of this spherically shaped wireless speaker and unboxed it for a video demo, watch it - httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTUEO-pDXkY The ball-shaped speaker is a weird looking speaker, but works really well. The speaker has a 360 degrees circle sound technology, something similar to the Nokia Play 360 speaker that boasted of surround sound. The speaker though actually faces upwards and is located below the NFC tag on the top of the sphere. The NFC tag works with any NFC device and can instantly pair the device with the other over bluetooth. Sony promises around 5 hours of continuous music playback, which is quite decent for a speaker this size. There are ports on the back of the sphere, which are ...
