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		jbverschoor on Oct 27, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Guy Walks into an Apple Store They dropped the 30pin connector, which had a lot more accessories. Same for the jack.

RandallBrown on Oct 27, 2020 | [–]

They did, but they used it for 11 years.

The lightning connector, while still kinda old, isn't that old yet.

IkmoIkmo on Oct 28, 2020 | [–]

Plus they dropped it for the lightning which didn't have as many accessories back then, compared to the myriad of usb c accessories available today.

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