Engineer Brings Lightning Port to iPhone 17 Pro

[uacd]

Did he also fix the hissing noise (coil whine) while charging?

Try different cable and charger. I charge my 17 Pro at home that literally has no grounding and 50 years old copper wires and there are no issues or any noise, but my charging cable is slow one - IKEA USB-A to USB-C and old Apple 5V charging brick

 

[crsh1976]

But why?

I would be more impressed had they added the old iPod dock port!

 

[DeftwillP]

Real gangstas add 30 pin connectors to modern devices, regardless of date.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Now this is the kind of April Fools prank I like. If that iPhone could talk it would be so mad! Truly an abomination.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Real gangstas add 30 pin connectors to modern devices, regardless of date.

Good point, now I want to see someone try this. I wonder if it’s even possible.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Cables were bad, connector itself - good. It was easier to clean and much more sturdy than USB-C that must be used with special care

I’ve heard this said before but I’ve never seen a USB-C connector break due to not being handled carefully. Neither the connector nor the receiver. I have seen some flimsy Lightning connectors get crushed, though.

 

[maszaikasza]

Fun? Remember that?

Ah sure, right. I used to swap connectors in my electronic devices every friday night.

 

[ChrisMac47]

Ah sure, right. I used to swap connectors in my electronic devices every friday night.

Bring back RS232 ...

 

[purplefox]

Why would anyone want to bring back that piece of **** cable?

It's a connector, not a cable.

Did he also fix the hissing noise (coil whine) while charging?

Nothing to do with the connector. And it's actually better than usb-c.

 

[Analog Kid]

Funny how hacks to add USB-C were hailed as evidence of the overwhelming demand to change, but hacks to add Lightning are passed off as foolish. More likely both are people pursuing personal challenges and the reaction here is mostly arguments seeking ammunition.

 

[Luigis3rdcousin]

Why would anyone want to bring back that piece of **** cable?

Believe it or not but the lightning port is significantly more durable than usb c. If that little piece in the middle of the usb c port ever breaks (and it does happen) you’re toast. And if dust gets in there it’s even harder to clean out the port. Lightning jacks are super easy and safe to clean out. Just for longevity reasons I prefer it.

 

[Luigis3rdcousin]

If there was a battery case that had a lightning port to charge for a 17 I would consider that a worthy upgrade.

 

[svish]

Interesting to see these projects. But always prefer to have USB C

 

[bviktor]

I'm having a hard time thinking of projects more useless than this.

My iPhone becoming USB-C was literally THE biggest upgrade ever, by far.

 

[Genelec8341]

Believe it or not but the lightning port is significantly more durable than usb c. If that little piece in the middle of the usb c port ever breaks (and it does happen) you’re toast. And if dust gets in there it’s even harder to clean out the port. Lightning jacks are super easy and safe to clean out. Just for longevity reasons I prefer it.

Those are compelling arguments! 👍

Today the only device I own with Lightning is my phone, and along with an aging battery, the reason I want to upgrade.