Flashback: the Lightning connector was ahead of its time but is now obsolete
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- Anonymous
- mJH
- 17 Jan 2023
One thing I do have to give Apple credit for with the lightning connector is that it doesn’t start wiggling nearly as quickly or not at all, with my Galaxy S8, macbook pro(the only usb c ones) and now Dell XPS 15 the port started to be less tight after time, while on my iPhone 11 pro max and ipad air 2(2014) the port is still rock solid as on day one, but that doesn’t nearly outweigh the convenience of all my devices having the same port (although Dells out of spec charger makes things more difficult, can’t even fast charge my ipad pro due to the lack of 9V output from Dells charger -.-)
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- Anonymous
- KAS
- 17 Jan 2023
Anonymous, 15 Jan 2023usb c is thin and prone to bending/breaking. They don'... moreApple port and cables are just as weak then. Actually, apple cables are popular for being weak and breaking after few months. The replacement comes expensive. Any port can break after misuse. It can't be concluded for sure tho, which port is more durable, lightning or USB
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- Love the Community
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- 16 Jan 2023
Why couldn't Apple update Lightning while it looks the same, just like USB-C? They could've gotten a generational boost per iPhone like USB while still staying the same. It could've gotten USB 3.0 to latest and copy the principles of USB-PD. Sure, they're a two trillion dollar company but spending to keep up with the rivals should be chump change.
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- David
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- 16 Jan 2023
Anonymous, 15 Jan 2023usb c is thin and prone to bending/breaking. They don'... moreNot factually true, the metal USB-C plug head is almost double the thickness / width of the lightning one and the port is much larger. Loads of Lightning plug heads would snap off or split the plastic below it.
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- Anonymous
- 3Tx
- 16 Jan 2023
Anonymous, 15 Jan 2023usb c is thin and prone to bending/breaking. They don'... moreWhat are you smoking man, iPhone cables are legendary for being very weak and shearing just below connector head. Also burned pins on connector are very common.
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- Anonymous
- IW1
- 16 Jan 2023
potato4k, 16 Jan 2023Stop stalking me and be stupid somewhere else. No phone is ... moreI agree with you. As much as type c is better, only Android flagship get better usb 3.x speed, other Android phone still stuck in usb 2.0 speed. Xiaomi is the most guilty in this case, their Ultra phone still use usb 2.0 speed.
Apple could use lightning with usb 3.x speed in their iPhone, they just don't wanna utilise it for the sake of being greedy. Even the latest indicate that only Pro iPhone will get type c with usb 3.x speed. iPhone 15 and 15 Plus still use usb 2.0 speed.
As for usb 4.0, ironically iPad Pro is the only portable device that I know utilise the mentioned usb 4.0.
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- Yani
- L2r
- 16 Jan 2023
Anonymous, 15 Jan 2023usb c is thin and prone to bending/breaking. They don'... moreWhat am i reading here??
No! I work at mobile dev company. We have 20 cables. All lighting cables bend and break, not a single microusb or usbc cable broke. And all swift devs cables at home also bend and break!
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- I tried to like appl
- HxY
- 16 Jan 2023
I tried to love apple. But due to inconcenience like this I just cant.
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- KLT
- 16 Jan 2023
ALU to Cache, 16 Jan 2023Is g s m trying to saving your bu tt as they deleted my rep... moreStop stalking me and be stupid somewhere else. No phone is USB4, and majority of Android are still USB2.
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- 16 Jan 2023
potato4k, 15 Jan 2023Lightning supports USB-PD charging. That’s how recent iPhon... moreIs g s m trying to saving your bu tt as they deleted my reply? Only one of ipad has 3.1 gen 1 with 16 pins lol. Where we're now using usb 4 and further updates. And for power wattage, you're literally comparing 8 pins to 24 pins? Seriously? Apple fan xdd
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- Anonymous
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- 16 Jan 2023
potato4k, 15 Jan 2023Lightning supports USB-PD charging. That’s how recent iPhon... moreI don't know why but gsm is trying to saving an apple fan as*. You're being sarcastic right? The only iPad with 16 pins can support 3.1 gen 1. Lmao. There now we're in the era of usb 4 and further updates.
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- Anonymous
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- 16 Jan 2023
potato4k, 15 Jan 2023Those Apple products on USB-C, like ipads, are not Apple�... moreThey are using Lighting because they want to clear stock. These companies buy stuff in millions to save cost.
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- Anonymous
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- 16 Jan 2023
Anonymous, 15 Jan 2023usb c is thin and prone to bending/breaking. They don'... moreMost people in the world use USB type C. If they were prone to breaking/ bending there would be a huge outcry.
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- 16 Jan 2023
Anonymous, 15 Jan 2023usb c is thin and prone to bending/breaking. They don'... moreWhat are you talking about? The cable sheath on every official iPhone cable would start to fray and split within 6 weeks of using it they were absolute garbage. I got a USBC cable with my first android phone 5 years ago and besides a bit of dirt it is still in brand new condition.
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- Anonymous
- Bkf
- 15 Jan 2023
David, 15 Jan 2023The Lightning connector is inferior to USB-C in every way. ... moreusb c is thin and prone to bending/breaking. They don't last. But because they can charge at a higher ceiling and do data at the same time they got the nod. For once Apple had a better product.
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- D7y
- 15 Jan 2023
Actual: "The Creative Nomad Jukebox came out in September 2000 with a 6GB hard drive (1GB more than the original iPad)."
Corrected: "...original iPod)."
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- Anonymous
- sis
- 15 Jan 2023
"Now" it's obsolete?
- Daemon Targaryen
- 4BT
- 15 Jan 2023
"Despite some loud rumbling against USB-C, Apple is actually an early adopter of the connector. However, the USB-C standard was only finalized in 2014, which was too late – Apple wanted off the 30-pin connector as soon as possible."
So Apple's impatience by getting rid of the 30-pin connector ASAP is why we got stuck with USB-C for 10 years? They couldn't wait like 2-3 more years? I really don't miss that 30-pin. It's not reversible. It can scratch up your charging port. It's slow. I did order the dock which used to come with the iPhone 2G. Easier to place my 4S on it.
Having Lightning doesn't bother me anymore thanks to getting this Baseus octopus cables from eBay for $10. I got two for USB-C , one for Lightning, and one for micro-USB to charge old stuff like my DualShock 4 or PS Vita slim. Or I'll charge my Androids and iPhones wirelessly if they have it. I''m still pleased that EU forced Apple to finally go USB-C for their iPhone 15 and beyond.
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- potato4k
- KLT
- 15 Jan 2023
Codedslam, 15 Jan 2023If So True, Why Do Some Apple Product As Usb C?Those Apple products on USB-C, like ipads, are not Apple's main seller, so it's easier decision to switch to the USB-C standard. Iphone is Apple's main cash cow, so they will want to milk lightning as long as possible, and then move to wireless/MagSafe so people will have to buy more accessories again. The USB-C on iphone is forced by the EU, that's why Apple is not happy about it.