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Apple Working on 'Ultra Accessory Connector' for Made for iPhone Program [Updated]
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For the love of all that is holy - please no more new connectors. Just stick with USB-C for a while.
By the way... Here's an irony I've noticed recently. If you just bought the new Macbook Pro or the Retina Macbook consider that you will be able to plug into it just about any modern Android phone, because they use the USB-C connection, but you will not be able to plug into it your new iPhone 7.
Let that sink in... This is why Apple is losing me recently. Stop inventing new ways to sell dongles and focus on new iMacs, Mac Pros, Mini and do something about the decade old MBA.
By the way... Here's an irony I've noticed recently. If you just bought the new Macbook Pro or the Retina Macbook consider that you will be able to plug into it just about any modern Android phone, because they use the USB-C connection, but you will not be able to plug into it your new iPhone 7.
Let that sink in... This is why Apple is losing me recently. Stop inventing new ways to sell dongles and focus on new iMacs, Mac Pros, Mini and do something about the decade old MBA.
ANOTHER effing connector??? Are the serious?? Dudes, you're not special enough at this point in history to keep ticking your customers off like this.
Better believe it rather than adopt USB-C on its mobile devices or have the USB IF create a micro USB-C connector, Apple will have "another" option for its mobile devices so it can benefit from licensing costs. Whiles the consumer and market has to decide to either sell separate products with USB-C, Apple new port or both, thus increasing cost to the consumer.
USB IF needs a micro USB-C connector and ditch all other types/form of ports. Lightening connector just needs to RIP.
Rather than collaborate with USB IF and make the consumers life easier, Apple just decides to create a new connector type and then makes money of the licensing fees.
How about skipping another gen of connectors and coming up with something wireless and universal?
Right, but to get the USB-C port in the iDevices would mean a stop on making things thinner, and we know Johnny doesn't like things not getting thinner for no reason.
WTF another proprietary connector? I FINALLY have a decent amount of Lightening cables, all going into the trash bin again?
Yeah ok, you stick with USB-A then mate. I'd have swapped to USB-C 15 years ago if it were available, best computer opportunity I've had, can't wait for the iMac to go that way too.
Stupidest BS of 2017 I've heard so far.
I thought having one connector was part of the whole hype of USB C. Even keeping lightning around doesn't make any sense at this point.
I thought having one connector was part of the whole hype of USB C. Even keeping lightning around doesn't make any sense at this point.
Apple just increases the cost on any new released product, their did it with the iPhone and MBPro, what next. Classic case of finding a solution to a problem that does not exist or a solution already exists. Just work with the USB IF and make the consumers and manufacturers life of products easier.
Apple is working on a new "Ultra Accessory Connector" that would be built into headphones and headsets certified under its Made for iPhone licensing program.
The connector, introduced as part of a developer preview as shared by 9to5Mac, features 8 pins and measures 2.05mm by 4.85mm, thinner and smaller than existing Lightning and USB-C ports. It is said to be similar in shape and size to ultra mini USB connectors that are available in some accessories.
According to Apple's Made for iPhone specifications for the Ultra Accessory Connector (UAC), it's designed to be used with headphone cables. Accessory manufacturers will be able to develop Lightning to UAC, USB-A to UAC, and 3.5mm jack to UAC cables, connecting to a UAC port built into an accessory for charging and audio purposes.
The UAC is smaller than USB-C or Lightning, both pictured
Such a port could perhaps be built into products like Beats headphones, which currently use micro-USB for charging purposes, and it could save internal space manufacturers could use for other components.
Why Apple has developed a new port rather than encouraging manufacturers to adopt USB-C or Lightning is unknown (there are already MFi specifications for Lightning ports), and it is also unclear if Apple will allow accessories beyond headphones to use the new Ultra Accessory Connector in the future.
Article Link: Apple Working on New 'Ultra Accessory Connector' for Made for iPhone Program
I find this a bit odd, but I'll wait to hear the motivation behind it before condemning it. I can't see an advantage over lightning here, and I don't know why headphones need 8 pins. Part of the story isn't being told, and the inflammatory bit is leading because the trolls love to click and scream.
Jobs was was responsible for the non-standard 30 pin, and for Lightning. Why do you think he wouldn't have supported this?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/dongles-created-for-steve-jobs-devices.2017037/
I think you mean it makes you miss imaginary Steve Jobs.
Jobs was was responsible for the non-standard 30 pin, and for Lightning. Why do you think he wouldn't have supported this?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/dongles-created-for-steve-jobs-devices.2017037/
But I don't really care who uses it as long as I do.
I'd just very much like to see mini and micro USB die - at least move to USB-C i'm sick of it coming on all cheap chinese devices and games controllers, remotes etc. Horrible horrible connectors.
Don't worry micro USB-C soon to follow. Just wait and see, maybe nano USB-C connector. Gots to make that MBPro thinner.
Nobody should be surprised. This is what Apple does, has done, and will continue to do until it becomes enough of a hassle that people stop buying.....
Apple can't update its Macs in a timely fashion… but they can Cook up another proprietary connector. Bravo!