As much as lightening is annoying, one can argue that Apple's connectors have pushed the industry forward. From introducing connectors that can be plugged in an

As much as lightening is annoying, one can argue that Apple's connectors have pushed the industry forward. From introducing connectors that can be plugged in any way, to creating consumer expectation that one wire can do video, audio, power, and data. Would USB-3 be as good (and/or confusing) as it is if it wasn't for the history of Apple iPhone connectors?