Thanks to various rumors and part leaks, we have long known that the iPhone 5 would likely have a new connector. Called Lightning, it immediately drew criticism, particularly over the fact that it'll ...

Apple’s latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPod nano ushered in a new era, at least for accessory manufacturers: they ditched the old 30-pin Dock Connector in favor of the new Lightning standard. With a ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...

September 12, 2012: The Lightning connector replaces Apple’s aging 30-pin interface, a proprietary data and power connector that debuted on the iPod Classic in 2003. The slender and capable new ...

The iPhone 5 offers many improvements over its predecessor, including a larger screen, better performance, LTE, and an improved camera. But for those upgrading from an older iPhone, there’s another ...

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At its event last week, Apple noted that it had previously said that the future is wireless. But Apple's wireless future hasn't progressed uniformly. The company has had a history of saying no to ...

Griffin today announced the upcoming release of Apple-certified Lightning charge and sync cables for the iPhone 5, 5th generation iPod touch, fourth generation iPad and iPad mini. Though there have ...

Apple's new Lightning connector, introduced alongside the iPhone 5 last week, is thought to be a key long-term investment for the company, and will possibly have a lifetime of ten years. In a research ...

Apple changed its long-standing 30-pin dock connector out for an 8-pin new standard called Lightning. But what does that actually mean for users? Well the advantages are mostly passed on through ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer’s guide to the best technology. After measuring the charging speed of nearly 50 Lightning cables (a proprietary cable made for use with ...

As predicted, Apple today announced that it is replacing the familiar 30-pin dock connector for its mobile devices with a new smaller one. The new connector bears the name "Lightning". The new cable ...