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 ...

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 new Lightning connector is putting accessory manufacturers on edge, many of whom will be financially affected by the need to support it. Apple’s new Lightning connector is putting accessory ...

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 ...

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 ...

A small detail on the accessories that come with the new iPad. The 30-pin dock connector cable that comes with the new iPad has a slightly different design from the older cables that come with ...

We already know from previous reports that Apple is working on a magnetic charging system for iOS devices, similar to the MagSafe connectors on its MacBooks. But one hurdle that stood in the company’s ...

Apple has discontinued its $29 Lightning to 30-pin Adapter and has removed the accessory from its website as of this week. The Lightning to 30-pin Adapter was first introduced in 2012 after Apple ...

I went to shop for a 30-pin iPod cable today and the others cost more than $20. I bought a hydra cable, one that has a USB, Lightning, and a 30-pin connecting to one USB cable. Should I keep my fire ...

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject ...