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_Modern_ HDMI supports ARC, 3D and Ethernet. The early versions didn't, and you have to upgrade components to get the functionality. Apple is solving a real pro
by ecopoesis 14y ago
_Modern_ HDMI supports ARC, 3D and Ethernet. The early versions didn't, and you have to upgrade components to get the functionality. Apple is solving a real problem here: next time the HDMI consortium adds another random feature to their bus, Apple can just ship a new adapter that will work with all Lightning devices since none of the HDMI hardware is in the phone.
- teamonkey 14y agoSince when did Apple care about not having to replace your iPhone?
- CountSessine 14y agoSince they decided to issue OS updates to existing owners?
- teamonkey 14y agoThose with original iPhones, 3G, 3GS or original iPads no longer get updates.
- Cushman 14y agoApple still sells millions of iPhone 4(S)s every month. I'd say they care about it to the tune of a few billion dollars.
- teamonkey 14y agoThe 4S is what, 18 months old?