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But they didn't keep their 30pin thing around for a long time. There was a huge number of people who got devices with that connector and got fd by Apple. The lo
by sschueller 5y ago
But they didn't keep their 30pin thing around for a long time. There was a huge number of people who got devices with that connector and got fd by Apple. The longer Apple waits with USB C the worse it will be. I have the feeling they want to get rid of the connecter all together but couldn't get it to work yet.
Lightning was a way to lock down who can make 3rd party devices. Apple doesn't care if you can connect something both ways. Look at what they did with mag safe, every one loved it, yet they canned it.
- mikestew 5y agoBut they didn't keep their 30pin thing around for a long time. Nine years? Is that not a "long time" to you, or am I misunderstanding the point you're driving at?
- zenexer 5y agoThe 30-pin connector wasn’t around for 9 years. That’s the one prior to Lightning.
- dpark 5y agoRight. 30 pin was around for 11. 13 in India.
- mikestew 5y agoI'm well aware of which connector it is, I've still got cables lying around. There are also multiple sources that will tell you that 30-pin came out in 2003, and then Lighting in 2012.
- zenexer 5y agoAh, I forgot that it was used by iPods as well. In fact, I completely forgot about iPods altogether. Suddenly I miss the tactile feel of their scroll wheels. Maybe I’ll finally get an iPod.