Lightning was initially a superior alternative to Micro-USB and its own 30-pin connectors. A few years later, though, Apple found itself clinging to Lightning despite the obvious technical superiority ...
Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: You probably recognize this. It's a Lightning cable. They're everywhere. In 2012, we said goodbye to 30-pin, and Lightning became Apple's main ...
Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the iPhone 5 and new iPods, Lightning superseded the 30-pin dock connector that dates back to 2001.
It's a USB-C cable. USB-C is great. It can transfer data, power, video, audio, and it's not limited to one manufacturer, like Apple's Lightning cables. Finally, a universal connector has arrived.
Apple’s decision to ditch the proprietary Lightning adaptor from its phones was a huge decision – but as you’ll hear, it had no choice but to move to USB-C. Virtually every new smartphone sold ...
However, while the port itself was durable, Apple's Lightning charging cables were notorious for their poor quality. They had a tendency to fray and break near the connector, and the connectors ...