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Author:  JJW009 [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Lightning problems
Quote:
Accessory manufacturers face a couple of significant hurdles in the race to produce add-ons for the iPhone 5 before Christmas.

In addition to introducing a brand new Lightning connector, Apple has, according to iLounge, also tightened the rules on its Made for iPhone/iPad/ iPod touch (MFi) scheme. Among the new rules is one that states that only manufacturing facilities approved by Apple can be used to assemble MFi accessories. So far, Apple hasn’t approved a single factory. The company plans to hold a seminar for manufacturers in China in November.

The second problem for manufacturers is the connector itself. Reports claim that it is difficult to manufacture and that could cause further delays. One company which had listed a Lightning adaptor on Amazon in the US has withdrawn it citing a ‘very critical functional issue.’


http://www.macuser.co.uk/6876-lightning ... hone-rules

So does anyone here have the new phone yet, and is waiting for a new connector..?
Author:  forquare1 [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Lightning problems
I have two adapters and two spare cables from Apple at some point.

I only have one accessory (radio clock thing with iDevice dock) but I haven't used it in about six months.
Author:  timark_uk [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
JJW009 wrote:
So does anyone here have the new phone yet, and is waiting for a new connector..?
Not I.
I'm waiting until I can walk in to an Apple Store and get my plastic swiped and I can walk out with the model of choice in a small white plastic bag.

Mark
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Lightning problems
I only have the lightning cable that came with the iPhone. I might get an adaptor at some point for the 3m cables. Apparently the lightning cable has a chip that makes cloning hard.


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Author:  bobbdobbs [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
Amnesia10 wrote:
I only have the lightning cable that came with the iPhone. I might get an adaptor at some point for the 3m cables. Apparently the lightning cable has a chip that makes cloning hard.


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would this be the chip that is there to ensure Apple gouges as much money from people as possible/ensures quality accessories
Author:  John_Vella [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
It's not often that iDefend Apple but here goes: when human rights breaches are reported in factories making iGear the press goes into overdrive but when Apple try to stop the same mistakes from being made, which is what I choose to believe is the case here, they're still the bad guys.

Enough already!

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Author:  ProfessorF [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
I know one person with the iPhone 5, no complaints about not being able to buy another cable, as far as I've heard.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
bobbdobbs wrote:
Amnesia10 wrote:
I only have the lightning cable that came with the iPhone. I might get an adaptor at some point for the 3m cables. Apparently the lightning cable has a chip that makes cloning hard.


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would this be the chip that is there to ensure Apple gouges as much money from people as possible/ensures quality accessories

yes totally we are sheep to be fleeced. :shock:
Author:  Linux_User [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
timark_uk wrote:
JJW009 wrote:
So does anyone here have the new phone yet, and is waiting for a new connector..?
Not I.
I'm waiting until I can walk in to an Apple Store and get my plastic swiped and I can walk out with the model of choice in a small white plastic bag.

Mark

And then get mugged on the way home. :lol:
Author:  pcernie [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
Linux_User wrote:
timark_uk wrote:
JJW009 wrote:
So does anyone here have the new phone yet, and is waiting for a new connector..?
Not I.
I'm waiting until I can walk in to an Apple Store and get my plastic swiped and I can walk out with the model of choice in a small white plastic bag.

Mark

And then get mugged on the way home. :lol:


That depends on what direction he takes :lol:
Author:  timark_uk [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
pcernie wrote:
Linux_User wrote:
timark_uk wrote:
Not I.
I'm waiting until I can walk in to an Apple Store and get my plastic swiped and I can walk out with the model of choice in a small white plastic bag.
And then get mugged on the way home. :lol:
That depends on what direction he takes :lol:
Didn't happen when I got the iPhone 4 on day of release so there's no reason why it should happen with the iPhone 5.
(8+p

Mark
Author:  jonbwfc [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
timark_uk wrote:
pcernie wrote:
Linux_User wrote:
And then get mugged on the way home. :lol:
That depends on what direction he takes :lol:
Didn't happen when I got the iPhone 4 on day of release so there's no reason why it should happen with the iPhone 5.
(8+p
Mark

To be fair, you'll probably be fine. if you uses the maps app you may end up in Inverness, but you're unlikely to get mugged on the way.
Author:  timark_uk [ Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
jonbwfc wrote:
To be fair, you'll probably be fine. if you uses the maps app you may end up in Inverness, but you're unlikely to get mugged on the way.
*laugh*
I know how to got to and from the Apple Store in Belfast and my place without needing the Maps app.
(8+D

Mark
Author:  Fogmeister [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
ProfessorF wrote:
I know one person with the iPhone 5, no complaints about not being able to buy another cable, as far as I've heard.

I have an iPhone 5. I left my charger cable at work last week. Went into Carphone Warehouse over the road from my house and bought a spare. They had another 2 on the hook behind the counter.
Author:  forquare1 [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lightning problems
Fogmeister wrote:
ProfessorF wrote:
I know one person with the iPhone 5, no complaints about not being able to buy another cable, as far as I've heard.

I have an iPhone 5. I left my charger cable at work last week. Went into Carphone Warehouse over the road from my house and bought a spare. They had another 2 on the hook behind the counter.


Last weekend I went into the Apple Retailer in Carmarthen and they had plenty (probably about six or eight out on the shelves).
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