That's where heaphone jack should have been at the very begining. At the bottom.
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Apple's Smaller iOS Device Dock Connector Said to Include 19 Pins
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That's where heaphone jack should have been at the very begining. At the bottom.
15 pin would of sounded cooler on stage!! "we have a new dock connector which uses half the pins as our old one, and with twice the speed".
I think this is pretty much confirmed as there seems to be several leaks already. Also the headphone jack on bottom is cool but the speaker grill and microphone grill seem to not be of same length which irks my OCD!!
I think this is pretty much confirmed as there seems to be several leaks already. Also the headphone jack on bottom is cool but the speaker grill and microphone grill seem to not be of same length which irks my OCD!!
Because a 30 or 19 pin dock connector will be able to do so much more than a Micro USB.
I welcome a brand new connector.
But please get rid of the whole concept of "pins". They suck!!!
How about a magsafe connector that simply connects just like the magsafe on the laptops but also does data as well as power? I never want to have to squeeze another set of pins on an iOS device ever again! It's lame. Let the magnets line up and connect the device. It's so slick for laptops, I don't see why you couldn't use it for the iPhone/iPad.
But please get rid of the whole concept of "pins". They suck!!!
How about a magsafe connector that simply connects just like the magsafe on the laptops but also does data as well as power? I never want to have to squeeze another set of pins on an iOS device ever again! It's lame. Let the magnets line up and connect the device. It's so slick for laptops, I don't see why you couldn't use it for the iPhone/iPad.
Moving the 3.5mm socket to the bottom, adjacent to what might turn out to be a micro-USB3 socket, allows it to become part of the new docking arrangement, providing audio/video output and physical support.
Don't you already have audio/video output through the dock connector? The idea of the 3.5mm is mainly for headphones. If it's on the bottom, it's blocked if it's in some sort of dock like device.
Please make the back out of glass. Why have the back all scratched up (with no glass) when with glass it can be scratch free.Just don't make the back out of glass! Why have both sides shattered when just the front will do
I welcome a brand new connector.
But please get rid of the whole concept of "pins". They suck!!!
How about a magsafe connector that simply connects just like the magsafe on the laptops but also does data as well as power? I never want to have to squeeze another set of pins on an iOS device ever again! It's lame. Let the magnets line up and connect the device. It's so slick for laptops, I don't see why you couldn't use it for the iPhone/iPad.
Sounds expensive
Apple is a premium brand. They already make hardware with magsafe connectors. Shouldn't take much to adapt it to an iOS device. Can't imagine it would cost that much. Sure would work better than "pins".
Maybe a risk by the case maker in regards to the device size, but no bold statement in saying the dock connector is changing.
Look at the bottom of his case, the large opening is inviting of either a smaller dock connector or the same old one.
Therefore, regardless of if the connector changes, doesn't look like he'll have to be refunding anyone.
Look at the bottom of his case, the large opening is inviting of either a smaller dock connector or the same old one.
Therefore, regardless of if the connector changes, doesn't look like he'll have to be refunding anyone.
I enjoy the glass back of the iPhone 4/S as well. Like you said, it's scratch resistant and pleasing to the touch. I think people just accept that displays have a sensitive side and a "tougher" side. TVs, monitors, laptops - people know that if the front gets smashed, they're in trouble. But constructing both sides out of smash-able material brought the sensitivity to a whole other level. A more durable back material would be a welcome change IMO. 50-50 is certainly better than near-certain.
I think he chose to do that because there was no space to make separators like you see on current iPhone cases. Headphone jack, 2 speaker grills, dock connector all crammed into one area of the phone now. Not a lot of room for plastic dividers.
Yea but everything with a MagSafe weighs at least 1.08 kg (11-inch MBA). For a MagSafe to work on an iPhone (140 g), the magnet would have to be super weak. As awesome as an iOS device MagSafe would be, dunno if that would work.
This is the absolute lamest piece of "news" I have ever seen on this site. I can't imagine a single person who would care in the slightest about this.
I don't think Gorilla Glass 2 is that much stronger. I think it's like 20% stronger or so?
IMO, they should just drop all their prototypes from 4 feet up, face down, on concrete. If it shatters, increase the thickness of the glass. I'm not saying it has to be indestructible (people need to take care of their gadgets), but a simple drop from a few feet up shouldn't destroy the entire front...
We need an adaptor that will fit into the dock on top of a stereo etc, so you can then attach the new iDevice.
That would be a step backward. Also, the micro-USB3 connector is probably the worst connector I've ever seen. Given how recently its been introduced, I've never seen more broken ports/connectors ever.
I didn't like the design at first, but now I am starting to like it. Change of the dock connector is inevitable, the problem is that it will take some time for accessory makers introduce selection of accessories as wide as for the current 30-pin connector. I hope, it will be worth it (thunderbolt / USB3 support) at the end of the day...
Now, what bugs me is the headphone jack - why not on the top?
Now, what bugs me is the headphone jack - why not on the top?
I still don't believe that these leaks are legit...not one bit. This is not enough of a design change. It still looks like the 4/4S. If iOS 6 is not a major leap(which it's not), then the phone has to be fresh. These leaks are lazy and I have more confidence in Apple than to believe that these leaks are real. I like the design of the 4 but it's time for a redesign. Apple has Samsung breathing down their neck now and they know it. Jony Ive has something better than this up his sleeve.
IF the new dock changes to micro-USB, the 3.5mm socket could contribute the direct audio/video ouput that USB can't. When docking, the bottom of the iPhone would mate with both a USB plug and 3.5mm plug (which would also keep it upright). Older iPods used to output composite video through the headphone socket, so it might seem like a strange step backwards, but also possible and practical. I'm speculating, but not entirely irrationally.