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Finally. Now I just hope they don't institute some dumb program where it only talks to Apple devices or some crap.
> Now I just hope they don't institute some dumb program where it only talks to Apple devices or some crap. The behavior will be the same as it is on iPads, which have had USB-C for 5 years.
Now I can finally throw away all of those perfectly usable lightning cables and buy a horde of new USB-C cables that do absolutely nothing to improve my experience. Thanks for that, EU.
Now I can finally throw away all of those perfectly usable lightning cables and buy a horde of new USB-C cables that do absolutely nothing to improve my experience. Thanks for that, EU.
Other than the iPhone and the ear pods, I can't think of a single Apple device that doesn't have USB-C. The Macs all have it, beats pro have it, homepod has it, even the Apple TV has a USB-C port. I'm sure the universe of people who only have those two devices and don't have friends that own literally any other devices will be distraught that they have to add a $5 cable to their next phone purchase, but I don't feel…
Yes, because then I could plug in a charging cable and Apple's diminutive 3.5 mm headphone adapter (for old car stereo) at the same time.
Finally. Now I just hope they don't institute some dumb program where it only talks to Apple devices or some crap.
Besides the fact that USB-C didn't exist at the time, I can't see any reason for Apple developing Lightning in the first place. ;-)
I've had issues with my past 2 usb c phones. the female connector has a hidden male part in the phone. when you insert the cable incorrectly, it can damage that internal male part. it is much harder to replace that part then just getting a new cable. the lighting cable was a classic male connector to a classic female part
This is exactly right. Lightning is more resilient to damage. Lightning also puts the fragile part on the charger side and not in the device. Two of my USB-C devices developed loose connections after a year or so that replacing the charger wouldn't solve, a camera and a Windows laptop.
Now I can finally throw away all of those perfectly usable lightning cables and buy a horde of new USB-C cables that do absolutely nothing to improve my experience. Thanks for that, EU.
I can't wait to be using USB C in 15 years because of the EU.
EU doesn’t prevent going all wireless I believe. Apple Watch is not getting banned.
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Why would I find a cable at a friends house? I charge my phone at home, at night. With one of the cables that also work with my earphones and tablet.
Some people have sexy friends that invite them to stay the night. Some people stay with family. Some people use their phones a lot and need to charge away from home. Some people have worn out batteries that don’t hold much charge.
Finally. Now I just hope they don't institute some dumb program where it only talks to Apple devices or some crap.
> Finally Besides the fact that USB-C didn't exist at the time, I can't see any reason for Apple developing Lightning in the first place. ;-)
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Oh, they will. Apple will cripple the port with some BS excuse about "security."
I can only assume you pick up the USB sticks that litter your office parking lot and plug them in? ...apples USB security already works on the iPad, and only allows charging until you authorize the device. And if you know anything about this stuff, that's better than other vendors.
I've had issues with my past 2 usb c phones. the female connector has a hidden male part in the phone. when you insert the cable incorrectly, it can damage that internal male part. it is much harder to replace that part then just getting a new cable. the lighting cable was a classic male connector to a classic female part