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Apple double charger: images are filtered before its launch

just a few days ago 9to5Mac said that in the updated document of Apple Support revealed ahead of time that there will be a 35W Dual USB-C Charger Although there is still no release date, now the first images of the new accessory were leaked.

The Cuperino, California, company has not given information on when the new product can be found on the market. double charger (due to its two USB-C inputs), however, its support page confirmed the launch of the new product, with which up to two devices can be charged in the same socket.

“Use the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C cable (not included) to charge your device. Connect a USB-C cable to any of the power adapter ports, extend the power plugs (if necessary), and then plug the power adapter firmly into the power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is easily accessible for unplugging. Plug the other end of the cable into your device.”

Although the description of the Apple support page already announced what the new charger would be like, to this day you can see the retractable plug, as well as the size of the charger, which, despite having two USB-C inputs, is small. .

Supposedly, the charger was already in mass production and will be released in 2022 in all regions. According to Apple guru Ming-Chi Kuo, the charger will have a innovative technology, then he will use gallium nitride (GaN)which has allowed it to deliver a smaller, lighter and more energy efficient charger.

Even so, it is estimated that the design may vary slightly in some regions because it will have to be adapted to the different types of connectors. If the rumors are heeded, it will not take more than a few months to be sold in authorized stores.

According to the document that was announced in advance by the new charger with GaN technologyother specifications are:

– Input: 100–240V/1.0A (USB PD)

– Output 1 or 2: 5 V DC/3 A or 9 V DC/3 A or 15 V DC/2.33 A or 20 V DC/1.75 A

After Apple’s support document unveiled the new charger, it was taken down, however, it was too late for the tech media to go unnoticed.

What to know about the GaN charger

Last January, it was reported that Apple was working on a new design for its laptop chargers that would make them smaller, but also faster and more powerful in the charging process, according to Portaltic.

the irish manufacturer Navitas Semiconductor is one of the leading global providers of GaN-based fast charging solutions. As reported Digitimeswhich cited industry sources, will be responsible for manufacturing the new Apple chargers.

From what could be known, Navitas will start production this year, while TSMC will be in charge of providing the necessary chips for GaN chargers, according to the aforementioned media.

The technology used by chargers allows them to be faster and increase power, and is found in the accessories of companies such as Xiaomi, and its 65W charger from the first half of 2020, or Lenovo, with its devices based on charging systems. 60-65W from the second half of 2020.

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