First Look: 'auris' brings Bluetooth audio to legacy 30-pin docks

A Kickstarter success story, the auris is an ultra compact Bluetooth adapter that promises to bring current iOS device compatibility to docks using Apple's now defunct 30-pin standard, equipment some owners spent hundreds of dollars on over the connector's ten-year reign.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 9

Apple AV Adapter's embedded ARM chip reportedly used for future proofing, not AirPlay decoding

The ARM system on a chip found to be embedded in Apple's Digital AV Adapter for Lightning connector does not, according to reports, support AirPlay, but instead serves as a means of offloading hardware from the host device to ensure compatibility with all current and future standards.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 15

ARM chip found in Apple's Lightning Digital AV Adapter could be AirPlay decoder

A recent teardown of Apple's Digital AV Adapter for Lightning connectors reveals that the unit comes with an embedded ARM system on a chip, complete with 256MB of RAM, which some speculate acts as an AirPlay decoder.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 79

Apple's Lightning connector guidelines for 'Made For iPhone/iPod/iPad' detailed by Mophie

Third-party accessory maker Mophie on Thursday offered some interesting particulars about Apple's MFi initiative as it pertains to the preprietary Lightning connector, saying that the company is going to great lengths to protect its investment in the new I/O protocol.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 34

POP charger Kickstarter alive again after Apple revises Lightning accessory rules

With Apple adapting its Made for iPhone rules to allow charging accessories with both Lightning and 30-pin connectors, the POP charger Kickstarter project is now back online.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 46

Apple updates MFi guidelines after Kickstarter project flap

In a statement on Friday, Apple noted that it has slightly changed the terms of its "Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod" specifications to allow third-party manufacturers to build accessories that use the Lightning connector in conjunction with legacy 30-pin adapters, a feature prohibited in the company's original stipulations.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 43

Apple's reported 'Lightning only' MFi terms restrict combo adapters

The death of a Kickstarter project that promised a charging device with support for Lightning, legacy 30-pin iDevice and micro-USB interconnects has shed light on Apple's strict Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod terms and conditions.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 61

Apple acquired Lightning trademark from Harley-Davidson

The Lightning brand associated with Apple's new, smaller dock connector for iOS devices was obtained through a deal with motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 32

Apple requires Lightning accessory makers to meet supplier code of conduct

Apple's annual "MFi" conference is currently underway in Shenzhen, China, where the company has informed third-party accessory makers that they will need to meet its supplier code of conduct to sell officially licensed products.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 17

First official third-party Lightning accessories announced by Belkin

Belkin on Monday announced two new accessories designed for Apple's Lightning connector — the first two official third-party accessories designed for the new iDevice port.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 66

Apple brings $19 Lightning to Micro USB adapter to U.S. stores

Alongside the iPad mini, Apple on Friday introduced the Lightning to micro USB adapter, a tiny dongle first available in Europe, to the U.S. market.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 59

Functional Chinese knock-off of Apple's Lightning cable disassembled

One of the first unauthorized Lightning connector cables from China has been tested and torn apart for a closer look at the cheaply made — but still functional — counterfeit accessory.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 72

First fully-functional unauthorized Lightning cable reportedly slips out of China

Third-party manufacturers in China are supposedly mass-producing Lightning cables with working authentication chips allegedly reverse engineered from Apple's official model, and are shopping their wares to overseas resellers, AppleInsider has learned.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 24

Unauthorized third-party Lightning authentication chips reportedly in production

An image published on Monday showed what is claimed to be a number of non-approved Lightning authentication chips, suggesting that unauthorized third-party accessories may hit store shelves before Apple's own partners are able to produce their own products.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 40

Rumor roundup: What to expect from Apple's 'iPad mini' event

With only hours to go before Apple's special event kicks off in San Jose, Calif., AppleInsider offers a collection of the latest news and rumors about the "iPad mini," 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, and other products said to be in Apple's pipeline.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 29

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