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Because Apple, who created a much better connector (Lightning) than both Micro-USB and USB-C, years before the latter was even invented, prevented other compani
by etatoby 10y ago
Because Apple, who created a much better connector (Lightning) than both Micro-USB and USB-C, years before the latter was even invented, prevented other companies from using it.
So the answer to your question is: GREED
- TazeTSchnitzel 10y agoLightning is a more convenient alternative to Micro-USB, but that's it. It's only USB 2, it is not a USB-C replacement.
- ralfd 10y agoThe 12-inch iPad Pro has USB 3 speed through the Lightning port.
- TazeTSchnitzel 10y agoAh, maybe they upgraded it then. I know that so far it had only been USB 2.
- TazeTSchnitzel 10y agoLooking into it, you're correct, but I think it must be using additional pins (and interestingly the included cable isn't USB 3). At that point, Apple might as well switch to USB-C.