Next iPhone will feature a 19-pin connector, Reuters confirms

23 July, 2012
Insider sources, cited by Reuters, claim the iPhone 5 will feature a smaller, 19-pin, connector.

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  • AnonD-4345
  • 86v
  • 24 Jul 2012

Don't worry all these are fake...however I hate Apples 32 pin connected ...come one the World is better without such bulky connected ...I wish they will actually do a Magsafe kind of connecter ...I don't care for the other Vendors they make so cheap and non standard Poer adapters any way ..those $5 cheap supplies actually do bad then good to the device ...nothing against them but they all should change as well...Apple always does what it the best for its Users ...I am not an Apple fan boy here but we have to appreciate good as good and bad as bad ..

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    • AnonD-64117
    • LhQ
    • 24 Jul 2012

    my comment is , i have a bose portable dock muscic system , thats going to be migrated , apple does'nt thinking £0pin to 19 Pin

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      • raiden
      • 3J9
      • 24 Jul 2012

      Nze 1, 24 Jul 2012Samsung is the reason android phones feels old within month... moresorry even android froyo 2.2 an 2010 OS has 90 percent of the features that the latest ios 6 have

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        • yu mei
        • 3J9
        • 24 Jul 2012

        max, 24 Jul 2012you are right. with google and samsung, its a new product e... moreyou know samsung/google and others release a new flagship phone every year.

        Google Nexus

        2010 Nexus S
        2011 Galaxy Nexus
        2012 TBA

        Samsung Galaxy
        2011 Galaxy S2
        2012 Galaxy S3
        2013 TBA

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          • Nze 1
          • ftV
          • 24 Jul 2012

          Samsung is the reason android phones feels old within months of release bcos every hour of the day is the launch of a new galaxy crap and this is really bad bcos many people lack self control when it comes to matters like this. Android is ok, but none of them can match an iphone as a smart phone, never have, never will. Every apple phone is always 1,2,3,4 or even 5 steps ahead in cutting edge tech since time. Geeks should just prepare there wallets bcos now it seems gs3 is the thing but am sure it'll be a different story all over when this phone drops. Personally, it'll be the only phone worth upgrading to, for me.

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            • flapjack
            • qbn
            • 24 Jul 2012

            Mr. Anon, 24 Jul 2012It is bad enough Apple will only make iPhones work with the... moreYes, because the 316+ million devices sold to date become obsolete and non-functional the second the new iPhone releases, even though they'll likely continue to sell an entry-level last-year's model as they have on most other launches.

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              • Mr. Anon
              • IaH
              • 24 Jul 2012

              It is bad enough Apple will only make iPhones work with their own products but now to change the game so far in and make it a 19-pin adapter.
              I feel sorry for the third-party developers and accessory companies who have made so much products that are now near worthless.

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                • AnonD-8044
                • nG3
                • 24 Jul 2012

                Anonymous, 23 Jul 2012Haha ...it.s not about beying unique... Thats not what the... moreTrue anyone saying iphone compatible and using 30 pin connector pay 10% per unit sold to Apple.

                As for the new iphone no-one knows anything at all its all guesswork so far..Apple will unveil the new phone when it decides..Just because Pegatron has started something it could be manufacturing the ipad mini..Out of all the rumours lets hope the move to put the 3.5mm jack at bottom is false.

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                  • max
                  • ftV
                  • 24 Jul 2012

                  rakista301, 23 Jul 2012maybe I'm going to buy the next iPhone.,I'm not happy with ... moreyou are right. with google and samsung, its a new product everyday. your very expensive phone becomes just a mid-level phone tomorrow. #SG2 for example

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                    • Blobby
                    • 0F0
                    • 24 Jul 2012

                    I don't get the mystery with this...some time in 2010/11 manufacturers including apple agreed that micro USB would become the industry standard for chargers to save on landfill when people changed phones.....

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                      • typical
                      • P$@
                      • 24 Jul 2012

                      lol apple is still at it. Wanting to be different. Their only reason to do this is to make the accessories EXCLUSIVE for the iphones. Whats the bet you will need to buy the adapter EXTRA haha

                      I think this does go down as the worst hidden phone in the history of phones lol. We know everything about the phone.

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                        • Consumer
                        • t7C
                        • 23 Jul 2012

                        In short, it's called, marketing strategy..

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                          • Anonymous
                          • TCv
                          • 23 Jul 2012

                          Anonymous, 23 Jul 2012Adapter ? there will be an adapter.. this is so dumb.Apple is ridiculous. I just won't consider the iPhone 5 because of this stupid design needing an adapter. Apple is not dumb doping this, but Apple sucks big time!!!

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                            • Scoop
                            • P$u
                            • 23 Jul 2012

                            With only 58 comments till now I believe this must be the smallest Iphone blog on GSMARENA till now LOL.
                            BTW lets wait to hear more about the new iphone as a lot still needs to be unveiled...& I really hope Apple does something different in terms of the design. I don't personally like the phone but for loyal Apple users I think they deserve a lot more considering the move from iphone 4 to 4s wasn't much spec wise when you consider other OEM'S.
                            & well the everyone knows about the design,so hope they give a better device or make a kickass phone so that other OEM's will sit up & take notice..& then scramble to thrash the competition...WE CONSUMERS WILL WIN ANYWAY & SHOULD!!!
                            Remember our money is at stake!!

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                              • John
                              • Pym
                              • 23 Jul 2012

                              Love it! Those buying the new iphone are those that don't mind spending a little more cash and appreciate a classy product. These are the true Apple fans. People that want the best. Apple will make sure sure of it's exclusivity amongst the well to do. These new connectors will make sure only the faithful will remain. Those complaining probably don't deserve an iphone. Look, if you can't appreciate it, don't buy it. It's the same reason why you bought a Ford and not a Ferrari.

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                                • Daniell
                                • 3xM
                                • 23 Jul 2012

                                sry to say but iphone 5 will be an epic fail

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • gDj
                                  • 23 Jul 2012

                                  Adapter ? there will be an adapter..

                                  this is so dumb.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 3RM
                                    • 23 Jul 2012

                                    Haha ...it.s not about beying unique...
                                    Thats not what they're aiming for
                                    They are aiming for making your old apple accesories obsolete so they can sell more...dorectly from apple or indirectly via licensed 3rd party accesory makers.
                                    Pay up folks.

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                                      • DAN13L
                                      • kxI
                                      • 23 Jul 2012

                                      torcida, 23 Jul 2012almost all of that you already have in the 808 PureView!!! ;)You mean that it doesn't even have half of all that.

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                                        • Mojay
                                        • Ld0
                                        • 23 Jul 2012

                                        If they replace the headset jack connector to he buttom, it will not be so comfortable to putting it in your picket while listening to music