Rumor: Image allegedly shows 9.7-inch iPad with Lightning port An image released on Saturday claims to show a slightly modified third-generation iPad with a Lightning connector port, possibly pointing to an imminent release of the rumored device as part of Apple's move to bring parity across its iDevice lineup. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 89
Apple's 'Made for iPhone' conference said to hammer out Lightning guidelines in November Apple's new iPhone 5 and revamped iPod line may soon be getting the first official "Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad" (MFI) accessories, as third-party manufacturers are reportedly set to meet with the company to discuss the terms of implementing the devices' Lightning connector. Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 30
Lightning cable's authentication chip found to offer "just enough" security In a teardown of Apple's new Lightning cable, semiconductor and electronic systems analysis firm Chipworks found an unpublished Texas Instruments chip that is likely to include a security feature, which Apple may be leveraging to stop third-party accessory makers from building unauthorized products. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 24
Apple's Lightning authentication chip may have been reverse engineered An unauthorized accessory maker has promised that products cloning Apple's new Lightning cable are on their way, thanks to reverse engineering. Slash Lane 13 years ago 55
Apple starts shipping first Lightning to 30-pin Adapter orders Apple on Monday sent out emails notifying a number of Australian customers that their Lightning to 30-pin Adapter orders had shipped, with an expected arrival date coming almost four weeks after sales of the iPhone 5 went live in September. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 43
Third-party accessory makers held up by Apple's new Lightning connector rules Apple is said to have made "significant changes" to its "Made for iPhone" rules, which has prevented third-party accessory makers from promptly getting their new Lightning-compatible accessories to market. Slash Lane 13 years ago 62
Users report some Lightning connectors get stuck in USB ports A number of iPhone 5 users have found the design of Apple's new Lightning connector allows the unit to become trapped in USB ports, with some forced to take their affected device in for service just to free the plug. Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 43
Chinese suppliers still working to clone Apple's Lightning cable and integrated chip Though some websites are selling what are claimed to be inexpensive third-party cables compatible with Apple's new Lightning port, accessory makers have not yet reverse engineered the chip found inside Apple's official cables. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 41
Apple's Lightning port dynamically assigns pins to allow for reversible use A cabling expert has taken a closer look at how Apple's new Lightning connector works, and has come to the conclusion that the 8 pins on each side of the plug are dynamically assigned, likely thanks to the use of a unique chip in the iPhone 5. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 47
Apple's Lightning connector shortage blamed on supplier change, poor production yield rates As Apple's new iPhone 5 sees record-breaking sales, a report on Monday explains why the unit's new Lightning connector and associated adaptors are seeing stockouts. Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 19
Authentication chips discovered in teardown of Apple's new Lightning connector A user has torn apart Apple's new Lightning bolt cable and shared details on the iPhone 5 connector with AppleInsider, including a warning as to why customers should not buy third-party Lightning connectors for the time being. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 73
Lightning connector viewed as long-term investment, may not be replaced for 10 years Apple's new Lightning connector, introduced alongside the iPhone 5 last week, is thought to be a key long-term investment for the company, and will possibly have a lifetime of ten years. Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 53
Third-party Lightning to 30-pin adapters, new iPods appear on Amazon Ahead of this week's iPhone 5 launch, third-party adapters for Apple's new Lightning connector have begun to appear online. In addition, the new iPod touch and nano can also be preordered from Amazon. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 37
Lightning to 30-pin Adapter, EarPods cost $29 each from Apple Pricing for Apple's new iOS device accessories has been revealed, and the Lightning to 30-pin Adapter will cost $29, a Lightning USB cable is $39, and the new EarPods are sold separately for $29. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 40
Apple's new Lightning connector is 80% smaller, orientation independent Apple's new 9-pin iOS device connector, dubbed Lightning, is 80 percent smaller than its predecessor, is all-digital, and can be plugged in either way. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 45
