Flashback: saying goodbye to the Lightning port

17 September 2023
Here lies the beloved Lightning port - it powered many devices over its decade long lifespan, but it's time to go as the era of USB-C is undeniably here.

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  • ikek
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  • 18 Sep 2023

"beloved" you say.

That port is the best example of how bad closed propietary design can get.

Imagine being stuck on USB 2.0 for a decade.

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    • Anonymous
    • 0cB
    • 17 Sep 2023

    Goodbye lightning. Hello hurricane.

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      • Anonymous
      • vGG
      • 17 Sep 2023

      Foxtrot2Novmbr, 17 Sep 2023I remember commenters here 8 years ago. They said. Iphon... moreYou got some things wrong here:

      1) Android phone users are not obsessed with updates in the way iOS users are. Sure, updates matter, but not as much to Android users. They can be like 2 versions away from latest, and that still won't matter much to them, because their apps won't stop working unlike iOS

      2) Despite Android phone companies market share is slowly decreasing, it's just because more and more companies are entering the market. Total sales are still far more for Android, which holds majority share in smartphone users

      3) Android ecosystem isn't developing slowly. In fact Android phones have many of features arriving first, both, on the hardware and software side. It's actually iPhones that recieve the same features slowly. iPhone 15 for example, still with a refresh rate from 2019. And it's just now, that the 15 pro max has a periscope camera that arrived first in 2015 on some Zenfone. Just for examples

      Hope that helps :) have a nice day

        Koishi Komeiji, 17 Sep 2023when iPhone 7: "Apple saying goodbye to the 3.5mm head... moreI remember commenters here 8 years ago. They said.

        Iphone X will be the last phone apple will made.

        By 2019. Apple will stop making iphones.

        Then Another rumor. 2021 will be the end for apple. And they will leave the smartphone market.

        You think apple would stop making iphones?

        As long as many people are buying them. Even if Iphone 25 is released. Apple will continue making iphones.

        Meanwhile, on the side of android. I could already see some manufacturers are producing less android devices. And is also not selling well.

        Even the android ecosystem is progressing slowly! With 13.3% running on latest android version. Much lower than ios.

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          • Anonymous
          • 3Y2
          • 17 Sep 2023

          justasmile, 17 Sep 2023RIP Lightning port. You will never be missedNo worries faster lighting port in the way.

            Anonymous, 17 Sep 2023Wonder if they will phase out iOS in favour of androidhow the tables have turned. iphone runs android, android phones runs ios.

              all lightning accessories has gone slowly being obsolete..

                I'd say good riddance. Lightning was made before USB-C, so it was great back then. But time marches on, and Apple themselves have committed completely to USB-C/Thunderbolt on Macs and iPads. Makes no sense that iPhone sticking with lightning for so long.

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                  • MLK JR 2023
                  • Ibx
                  • 17 Sep 2023

                  I had a dream that the EU mandated FM radio and SiriusXM on all smartphones and that Apple was included in the legal requirements of having terrestrial FM in their new handsets

                    Anonymous, 17 Sep 2023Wonder if they will phase out iOS in favour of androidWhile android has its strength with additional features, ios is better optimized. Why would I want to ditch a smoother operation just for some funky gimmicks?

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 32Q
                      • 17 Sep 2023

                      justasmile, 17 Sep 2023RIP Lightning port. You will never be missedOnly it was highly valued and appreciated and seen as the future when it came out over 10 years ago now. Fandroids hated micro USB days of slow charging. Apple helped develop the USB C standard. It just wasn't ready when Apple abandoned the 30 pin connector they were bleeding money on.

                        Anonymous, 17 Sep 2023It was funny Apple advertising the USB-C port like it wasn&... moreActually what's funny is that fandroids watch the iPhone keynote LMAO y'all are actually obsessed

                          Anonymous, 17 Sep 2023Wonder if they will phase out iOS in favour of androidIf they do that. Android wouldn't improve.

                            moreso, 17 Sep 2023What’s left? Only a logo? from where I see, I believe next... more...wasn't the Lightning port added to the iPhone after Steve died?

                              RIP Lightning port.

                              You will never be missed

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                                • Anonymous
                                • vGG
                                • 17 Sep 2023

                                Wonder if they will phase out iOS in favour of android

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                                  • yalim
                                  • 0Iu
                                  • 17 Sep 2023

                                  world is not made of apple.laptop market is dominated by dell,lenovo and HP all of which use typeC chargers.bluetooth spearkers, action cameras, rechargeble lights, fans, coffee grinders...thanks to EU we got rid of that useless port.

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                                    • r31
                                    • 17 Sep 2023

                                    moreso, 17 Sep 2023What’s left? Only a logo? from where I see, I believe next... moreTo the average consumer, ranging from cost to usage android devices would make one feel "I have all in one package"

                                    I prefer the old time days of Apple (offering little at their best distinguishing their products from android) compared to now of which they are becoming android already

                                    Apple's true identity/standard, I feel it's lost right when I set my eyes on the 14pro max, a device that proves Apple are struggling for ideas with new formation to start, a device with a face copy of android phones and it even came with something that no one ask for. That was the perfected a15 SOC (that did a Good job during the 13 series) underclocked to a16 for no reason but to call it "a new SOC with IMPROVED EFFICIENCY"

                                    Now the 15pro max is out (with same external looks after 5yrs) and Apple is saying let's tell them that we can do better by copying all what they (androids) have already, at least we have been trending.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • IBn
                                      • 17 Sep 2023

                                      Good riddance to the lightning port.

                                        What’s left? Only a logo?
                                        from where I see, I believe next iPhones will run Android…!
                                        That’s what they did to Steve’s legacy

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