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Putting a different spin on this - it's very curious that Apple didn't release a USB-C to Lightning port cable. This was clearly a deliberate decision on Apple
by ghshephard 12y ago
Putting a different spin on this - it's very curious that Apple didn't release a USB-C to Lightning port cable. This was clearly a deliberate decision on Apple's part - and I'm wondering if they just decided that by released the USB-C to USB-A dongle (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-ada...) , that would be sufficient?
- TazeTSchnitzel 12y agoProbably. After all, you already have a Lightning-to-USB A cable
- photojosh 12y agoI've plugged my iPhone into my MBP twice, I think. What will be interesting is what they do with the next model iPhone. I suspect we'll either just keep getting the USB-A -> Lightning cable or the iPhone will get a USB-C port (and come with a USB-A to USB-C cable?). The latter is inevitable, the question is 'when'.
- MBCook 12y agoRemember that lightning was designed specifically for the needs of the iPhone and the iPad, not computers in general. It wouldn't surprise me if Apple kept using it on the phones since it's not like there's a huge number of third-party parts that you might want to plug in. I imagine lightning will be around for a while on the phones. It's still perfectly fit for purpose.