Thursday, September 13, 2012

iPhone 5 Launch Fallout: iPhone5's new docking connector renders thousands of Apple accessories obsolete

The iPhone 5 launch with much fanfare on Wednesday seems over as new 'facts' are emerging about the newly released Apple phone.

Controversial: Despite the excitement surrounding the new iPhone5, many users will be left frustrated as it includes a controversial new 'docking connector' which will render thousands of Apple accessories obsolete
Controversial: Despite the excitement surrounding the new iPhone5, many users will be left frustrated as it includes a controversial new 'docking connector' which will render thousands of Apple accessories obsolete [Photo Reuters / Daily Mail ]

Many users are likely to be left frustrated as it includes a controversial new 'docking connector' which will render thousands of Apple accessories obsolete.

With the new model, Apple is ditching the docking port connector it's used for iPods, iPhones and iPads for nearly a decade in favor of a smaller, narrower one.

The newer, slimline port means that thousands of current Apple accessories will need a potentially clunky adapter to work with the 'iPhone 5' - or become unusable.

According to the website Gizmodo, the new 'Lightning to 30-pin' adapter will cost about £18 while a 0.2m cable version of the adapter will cost £24.

Read more / watch video: Daily Mail

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