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I just don't understand why they would release all-new phones literally 2 months ago with Lightning ports, but then release iPads with USB-C. Makes no sense, es

I just don't understand why they would release all-new phones literally 2 months ago with Lightning ports, but then release iPads with USB-C. Makes no sense, especially with how they market the X-family as "future-proof". Clearly they aren't. They should have gone with USB-C all around.

ValentineC 8y ago
It's likely that Lightning connectors will be used for phones and other devices where "slimness" is important, since the Lightning connector is thinner. USB-C will likely be a thing on "pro" devices where users are expected to create more than consume, and because USB-C can interface with more hardware.
- throwaway413 8y ago
  Then they need to start shipping iPhones with Lightning to USB-C cables and swap out the port on the wall chargers. There needs to be some bridge between the two categories of devices that they currently are not providing. This should come in the box with every iPhone: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQGJ2AM/A/usb-c-to-lightning-cable-1-m https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQGJ2AM/A/usb-c-to-lightn...
  - wishinghand 8y ago
    I would never be able to plug that in correctly in the dark on the first try.
    - throwaway413 8y ago
      Can you elaborate? Would it not be easier than plugging in a USB-A cord in the dark, seeing that USB-C is reversible and USB-A is not? Is it because both ends would feel more similar?
      - toasterlovin 8y ago
        You can tell which end is which by touch alone with USB-A (since the USB-A connector is so much larger than the Lightning connector).
    - woolvalley 8y ago
      Touch wise the connectors feel different. I think you would
wilsonnb3 8y ago
It should be taken as an indication that Apple views the iPad Pro as the bottom end of their laptop lineup, which is now standardized on USB C.
- throwaway413 8y ago
  Very good point - that makes more sense as to why they would do this. Nonetheless frustrating IMO for anyone who uses the whole line of devices together.
jayflux 8y ago
Adding to the other replies, the Phones are also on an S release, which means the form factor wouldn’t have changed much this year. If USB-C arrives for phones it will be in next years release. THe phones also have a shorter shelf life than the iPads, so it’s not as big a deal if it isn’t in the phones yet

ValentineC 8y ago

It's likely that Lightning connectors will be used for phones and other devices where "slimness" is important, since the Lightning connector is thinner. USB-C will likely be a thing on "pro" devices where users are expected to create more than consume, and because USB-C can interface with more hardware.

throwaway413 8y ago
Then they need to start shipping iPhones with Lightning to USB-C cables and swap out the port on the wall chargers. There needs to be some bridge between the two categories of devices that they currently are not providing. This should come in the box with every iPhone: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQGJ2AM/A/usb-c-to-lightning-cable-1-m https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQGJ2AM/A/usb-c-to-lightn...
- wishinghand 8y ago
  I would never be able to plug that in correctly in the dark on the first try.
  - throwaway413 8y ago
    Can you elaborate? Would it not be easier than plugging in a USB-A cord in the dark, seeing that USB-C is reversible and USB-A is not? Is it because both ends would feel more similar?
    - toasterlovin 8y ago
      You can tell which end is which by touch alone with USB-A (since the USB-A connector is so much larger than the Lightning connector).
  - woolvalley 8y ago
    Touch wise the connectors feel different. I think you would

wilsonnb3 8y ago

It should be taken as an indication that Apple views the iPad Pro as the bottom end of their laptop lineup, which is now standardized on USB C.

throwaway413 8y ago
Very good point - that makes more sense as to why they would do this. Nonetheless frustrating IMO for anyone who uses the whole line of devices together.

jayflux 8y ago

Adding to the other replies, the Phones are also on an S release, which means the form factor wouldn’t have changed much this year. If USB-C arrives for phones it will be in next years release. THe phones also have a shorter shelf life than the iPads, so it’s not as big a deal if it isn’t in the phones yet