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Reversible USB coming with 6S ?

Reversible USB coming with 6S ?

  • No, I don't think it ever happens

    Votes: 28 90.3%

  • Yes, I think 6S and 6S Plus coming with a reversible USB connector

    Votes: 3 9.7%
  • Total voters
    31
It was probably too late for those connectors, considering that USB-C will start to be adopted this year and probably widely-adpoted in 2016.
 
Since your poll was an either/or, you didn't give an option that allows for perhaps a subsequent iPhone to have this. I voted "yes" only for that reason.

I don't think it will be "never"; If not the 6S (more unlikely than not) then perhaps iPhone 7 or iPhone 7S at latest. It's the new standard for USB as Apple pointed out in their MacBook Retina presentation.
 
Does not look like it. This is the pre order page. It says what's coming in the box. Looks like a regular usb adapter.
 

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Four oF NINE said:
Since your poll was an either/or, you didn't give an option that allows for perhaps a subsequent iPhone to have this. I voted "yes" only for that reason.

I don't think it will be "never"; If not the 6S (more unlikely than not) then perhaps iPhone 7 or iPhone 7S at latest. It's the new standard for USB as Apple pointed out in their MacBook Retina presentation.
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Are you talking about USB-C or the standard USB connector that was made reversible like in the video posted above? I think you are referring to the type C connector, which is different from the one referenced in the OP.
 
Doesn't seem like it will - also, it doesn't look like us in the UK will get the folding power adapter which I had expected to see.
 
I voted "no" because I'm assuming you implied USB type-A.

USB type-C is reversible and I do expect it to come out with the iPhone 7 perhaps. Anyone notice the USB type-C connector on the back of the new Apple TV?
 
squirrrl said:
I voted "no" because I'm assuming you implied USB type-A.

USB type-C is reversible and I do expect it to come out with the iPhone 7 perhaps. Anyone notice the USB type-C connector on the back of the new Apple TV?
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Diagnostic/dev use only. A service port.

I realize the Macbook has USBC, and now the new aTV has for diagnostic. And I too expected a switch for the iPhone7...

But they just launched a Siri remote that charges from Lightning, and Apple Pencil that charges from Lightning. Apple seems committed to Lightning for quite awhile longer.

So having my doubts.
 
Menel said:
Diagnostic/dev use only. A service port.

I realize the Macbook has USBC, and now the new aTV has for diagnostic. And I too expected a switch for the iPhone7...

But they just launched a Siri remote that charges from Lightning, and Apple Pencil that charges from Lightning. Apple seems committed to Lightning for quite awhile longer.

So having my doubts.
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Your post has me confused (doesnt take much! :p )!

I don't think anyone is asking about the Lightning end of the cable changing, just whether the opposite end will be a newer (reversible) type of USB.

Or have I completely got that arse about face!? :D
 
Azzin said:
Your post has me confused (doesnt take much! :p )!

I don't think anyone is asking about the Lightning end of the cable changing, just whether the opposite end will be a newer (reversible) type of USB.

Or have I completely got that arse about face!? :D
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You are correct. I responded on that early up the page, durability is my guess.

I was responding to the 2nd half of the guy's post I quoted, going a bit off topic.
 
I really am surprised it is not a USB-C to lightning connector. Also, the lightning cable is smaller than usb C, so it makes sense to keep using lightning for the iPhones.
 
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Menel said:
Diagnostic/dev use only. A service port.

I realize the Macbook has USBC, and now the new aTV has for diagnostic. And I too expected a switch for the iPhone7...

But they just launched a Siri remote that charges from Lightning, and Apple Pencil that charges from Lightning. Apple seems committed to Lightning for quite awhile longer.

So having my doubts.
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I don't doubt they will keep lightning for a while. Lightning and USB-C have different purposes really. uSB-c is more versatile (speed and data transfer types) while lightning requires a smaller female receptacle and is ideal for charging or light data transfers of smaller electronic items.

I think apple will move quickly to adopt USB-c For their larger electronics while keeping lightning as a charging port for peripherals.
 
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