{
  "id": 16941334,
  "title": "Apple Releases Redesigned Mac Chargers and 'World Travel Adapter Kit'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/apple-releases-redesigned-mac-chargers-and-world-travel-adapter-kit",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T18:29:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/28/apple-new-world-travel-adapter-kit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched refreshed versions of its Mac chargers and a World Travel Adapter Kit, including a new AC Connector 2 design. The updated 70W Power Adapter, 140W Power Adapter, and Power Adapter Extension Cable are now available on Apple's online store across the U.S. and numerous countries worldwide. Additionally, the company has reintroduced the World Travel Adapter Kit, priced at $39 in the U.S., with the new AC Connector 2 included in each of the international AC plugs. Apple's new power adapters, extension cable, and plugs utilize the AC Connector 2 with a pill-shaped design to meet updated regulations. The previous AC Connector 1 had a notched design. The company rolled out the AC Connector 2 in select countries earlier this year, causing some compatibility issues with older accessories. To address this, Apple has released these updated accessories featuring the AC Connector 2.",
  "summary": "Apple today began selling updated versions of its 70W Power Adapter , 140W Power Adapter , and Power Adapter Extension Cable , all with a new \"AC Connector 2.\" The updated power adapters and extension cable are available on Apple's online store in the U.S. and many other countries around the world. Apple also released an updated version of its World Travel Adapter Kit that had disappeared from…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple updated the World Travel Adapter Kits and two power adapters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/apple-updated-the-world-travel-adapter-kits-and-two-power-adapters",
        "published": "2026-10-28T20:01:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}