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Apple Releasing 35W Power Adapter With Dual USB-C Ports in Standard and Compact Sizes

Following its WWDC 2022 keynote today, Apple has listed a new 35W power adapter with dual USB-C ports as "coming soon" on its online store. The adapter will be available in both standard and compact sizes, with both priced at $59 in the United States.

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The adapters can be used to charge two devices at the same time and feature foldable prongs. Apple recommends using the adapters with the new MacBook Air, but they are also compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods models.

The compact adapter will be included in the box with the new MacBook Air when configured with an M2 chip with a 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage or better.

Apple has not provided a specific release date for purchasing the adapters separately.

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Top Rated Comments

fwmireault Avatar
51 months ago

For foreign travel. Plug is swappable on the bigger one.
And even for people who don't travel, Apple sell an extension cord that I personally use all the time to reach an outlet. Can't use it on the compact one.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
51 months ago

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?
The regular ones are great for when you travel a lot. Super easy to change the plug thingy.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
51 months ago

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?
For foreign travel. Plug is swappable on the bigger one.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Spock Avatar
51 months ago
God forbid they let the low end machines have it included...
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
51 months ago
Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️ Avatar
51 months ago
I wish it had come in the color space gray or black. It would be nice to see it in different colors.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)