Michal Ždanský We don't know much about what the new iPhone will look like, although there are indications that we'll get a 4″ display, although it's still unclear how it would handle the size and resolution. Server TechCrunch however, he came up with an interesting claim that will shift the focus to another of the components – the connector.
Three manufacturers independently confirmed to him that they are working on a 19-pin connector, which will be significantly different from the current 30-pin dock connector. It should probably resemble a smaller version of Thunderbolt, after all, the change was previously indicated by two newly advertised positions for engineers, who are supposed to deal with this part of the iPhone. It has been around for over nine years, it was first introduced in the third generation iPod and since then it has made its way to most iPods as well as iPhones and iPads. A huge network of accessories has developed around the dock connector, mainly from third parties.
But the death of the 30-pin connector is inevitable, it simply takes up too much space, which we already pointed out previously. Apple just has to make a radical cut sometime, although it won't be good news for both manufacturers and users who use this accessory and plan to buy a new iPhone. The Californian company will certainly offer a middle ground, probably in the form of a reduction that will allow you to connect a possible 19 pin to the current dock connector, just as it did in the case of MagSafe 2. After all, even the new smaller power connector is a good example of where Apple is heading in terms of ports.
It was not for nothing that he used mini DisplayPort, miniDVI or miniVGA instead of the classic larger versions in his laptops. The goal is to save as much space as possible. And a smaller connector would give Jony Ivo and his team more freedom in the design of the phone. This does not mean that it will appear immediately in the model that will be introduced after the holidays, but the next, seventh generation, will almost certainly see it.
What's the deal with the fact that all phones within the EU are supposed to have the same connector .. I guess it's supposed to be micro USB .. isn't apple planning this? shouldn't it be mandatory for all phones?
Yes, it is mandatory, however, to comply with the directive, it is enough to sell/manufacture a reduction…
I think this is solved by some kind of reduction.
Oh well, I use Apple, Samsung, HTC, Nokia and Blackberry products. I will not buy one of them next time, even such a small reason can decide. Unfortunately.
At least I'll be able to spend some money on reductions again. I love it.
it's a mockery... can I throw the USB/card adapter and take it with the music in the trash for the new iPhone? why didn't they stuff the usb micro in the past, we wouldn't have to buy reductions back then, or even in the future ;(
GENTLEMEN-HONESTLY-data could already be downloaded via WIFI and it could be charged like toothbrushes-using elmag.induction!! That would be great and IN.
Otherwise, although I rarely praise, I have to praise whoever is in charge of this website, because it seems to be a TOP website.
What Epl can do is that I've been looking forward to the iP5 for a year and I haven't seen it yet…… Who can do this? Can you imagine that you are looking forward to the arrival of the new KIA CEED?? Just Apple Macintosh……………….