Apple's latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPod nano ushered in a new era, at least for accessory manufacturers: they ditched the old 30-pin Dock Connector in favor of the new Lightning standard. With a durable, double-sided, all-digital design, it might be a vast improvement in the long run. For now, it's a bit of a mess, as Apple's attempt to restrict manufacturing and charge higher fees is causing delays before iPhone 5 accessories roll out.
Mar 2, 2013, 4:58 AM UTCSean Hollister
Why does Apple's Lightning to HDMI adapter have an ARM computer inside?
Jan 4, 2013, 4:50 PM UTCChris Welch
Harman announces $399 JBL Rumble speaker as support for Apple's Lightning standard grows
Nov 30, 2012, 12:03 AM UTCSam Byford
First third-party Lightning cables come in multiple lengths from Griffin
Nov 5, 2012, 5:37 PM UTCChris Welch
Weeks after Lightning connector debut, Belkin unveils first third-party accessories
Oct 18, 2012, 2:59 AM UTCBryan Bishop
Apple woos accessory manufacturers with Lightning summit in China
Oct 16, 2012, 5:11 PM UTCChris Welch
Mystery chip in Apple Lightning connector exposed
Expert analysis lends credence to it being a security measure
Oct 3, 2012, 9:43 PM UTCNathan Ingraham
Apple's new third-party certification rules may delay the launch of Lightning-compatible accessories
Sep 17, 2012, 6:01 PM UTCSean Hollister
Apple's new Lightning connector sends shockwaves through the accessory market
Apple's new Lightning connector is putting accessory manufacturers on edge, many of whom will be financially affected by the need to support it.
Sep 13, 2012, 11:07 PM UTCSean Hollister
Apple says Lightning to HDMI and Lightning to VGA adapters are on the way
An Apple spokesperson told The Verge that Lightning to HDMI and Lightning to VGA cables "will be available in the coming months."
Sep 12, 2012, 9:16 PM UTCChris Welch
Phil Schiller sees no need for NFC or wireless charging, Lightning connector to be used 'for many years'
In an interview with AllThingsD following today's media event, Phil Schiller shed some light on why Apple chose to keep NFC out of the latest iPhone, and why the company opted for a new dock connector over the old 30-pin alternative.
Sep 12, 2012, 6:21 PM UTCScott Lowe
The new iPod touch: $299, 4-inch display, Siri, new colors, and upgraded cameras
After two years of maintaining the same aesthetic design, Apple has given the iPod touch a much deserved overhaul.
Sep 12, 2012, 6:17 PM UTCDavid Pierce
Apple updates iPod nano with a larger screen, Bluetooth, and an FM tuner for $149
Apple updated its line of iPods this morning, including a new nano with Bluetooth, a larger screen, and an FM tuner.
Sep 12, 2012, 5:38 PM UTCTom Warren
iPhone 5 includes smaller 'Lightning' dock connector design
Apple has introduced a new dock connector design for its latest iPhone 5 smartphone, reducing the typical 30-pin connector's size significantly.
Aug 13, 2012, 3:29 PM UTCNathan Ingraham
iPhone 5 coming into focus as dock connector, motherboard, and assembly photos emerge
If everything we've heard lines up, we're less than a month away from the introduction of the next iPhone — and as such, the rumor mill is churning out a wide variety of leaked potential parts and body designs.
May 22, 2012, 11:08 AM UTCVlad Savov
Next-gen iPhone rumored to have 1136 x 640 resolution, redesigned dock connector
Following a flurry of reports earlier this month of Apple ordering up new 4-inch displays for its next iPhone, 9to5 Mac is today joining the rumor mill with affirmation that Apple is indeed in the process of testing a new model with a larger and higher-resolution display.
