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Hardware Hackers Reveal Apple's Charger Secrets

Posted by kdawson on from the hard-charging dept.

ptorrone writes "In this 7-minute video we explore the mysteries of Apple device charging. Usually, device makers need to sign a confidentially agreement with Apple if they want to say their charger 'works with iPhone / iPod,' and they're not allowed to talk about how the insides work. If you don't put these secret resistors on the data lines too, you get the dreaded Charging is not supported with this accessory. We demonstrate how anyone can make their own chargers that work with iPhone 4, 3Gs, etc."

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  1. Resistance is Futile by Maarx · · Score: 5, Funny

    Resistance is Futile

    1. Re:Resistance is Futile by KarrdeSW · · Score: 5, Funny

      Ohm, I see what you did there.

    2. Re:Resistance is Futile by TheJokeExplainer · · Score: 5, Funny

      I didn't quite get it. Can you explain it Fermi?

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    3. Re:Resistance is Futile by commodore64_love · · Score: 5, Funny

      I think I just thought of a great new website:

      "Girls of Electronica" Dot. Com. Watch the ladies as they solder and desolder iPhones and other high-tech gadgets, while also being topless. See voltmeters probing things they were never meant to probe! Or vibrating air guns used in creative new fashion! Only $5 a month.

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    4. Re:Resistance is Futile by nacturation · · Score: 5, Funny

      Can someone please explain watt the hell they're talking about?

      I don't think you'd have the capacity to understand.

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  2. Re:Good Lord! by Snarkalicious · · Score: 5, Funny

    Since when did jerking off in the bushes outside someone's bedroom window count as rape? Jesus, guys...it's not as if I'm sort of sicko.