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I'm guessing a big part of it is the MASSIVE accessory ecosystem that's built around the iPhone. People have docks, cases, chargers, cables, etc. that all work
by RandallBrown 6y ago
I'm guessing a big part of it is the MASSIVE accessory ecosystem that's built around the iPhone.
People have docks, cases, chargers, cables, etc. that all work with Lightning.
I think also that USB-C is a more complicated protocol. Not all USB-C cables and ports are created equal and it could be a massive headache for them to deal with all the incompatibilities that might arise.
- jbverschoor 6y agoThey dropped the 30pin connector, which had a lot more accessories. Same for the jack.
- RandallBrown 6y agoThey did, but they used it for 11 years. The lightning connector, while still kinda old, isn't that old yet.
- IkmoIkmo 6y agoPlus they dropped it for the lightning which didn't have as many accessories back then, compared to the myriad of usb c accessories available today.