Sorry am an old school wired sync guy. Just wondering is it possible for apple to make an iphone with both usb 2 and 3 compatability with the new iphone? Does this exist? Or will it have to be apple propreitary tech?
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USB 2 or 3 or both for iphone 5
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The current iPhones all come with a USB 2 compatible cord. Does it run at full USB 2 speed? I don't know. Will they upgrade it to USB 3? Only if the parts are small enough.
If Apple can make two USB ports that can handle USB 2 and 3 (MBP Retina), I think the new iPhone should be compatible with both of them.
I would not have previously guessed that the new iPhone would support USB 3, but USB 3's inclusion in the new Macbooks has me rethinking that. They very well might include it now.
I doubt thunderbolt since pcs but wont be surprised. But usb 3 would be interesting. I know most people may not care due to the convenience of "cord cutting" and just care that it charges.
I'm not sure why someone would vote this question down.
The spec doesn't concern me as long as the iPhone syncs faster. Previous threads speculated it's the speed of the memory, not the interface.
The spec doesn't concern me as long as the iPhone syncs faster. Previous threads speculated it's the speed of the memory, not the interface.
Since they don't use the through put I'd rather them follow the competition with MHL. However use Apples proprietary 30 pin plug instead of micro USB. There are a few TV's that can charge the phone, and through this tech the HDTV's remote can be used to change things on the phone. I'd find that useful for watching media at friends or presentations at work, less junk to carry with me anyway.
I think they may stay with USB 2.0 since they are pushing Wi-Fi syncing more than anything (which I use, as it is more convenient than plugging it into my MBA)