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Apple Says "No" To Releasing New Dock Connector Specs
sl4shd0rk writes "According to sources, Apple hasn't offered any specs to developers for the new '9-pin Connector' to be used on the next version of the iPhone. Apple has also said it may use 'licensing agreements and threats of lawsuits' to prevent third-party adapters from hitting the market through at least 2012. There have been suggestions that this tactic is to allow Apple time to leverage competition and reap in revenues of $100 million for every 10 million Dock Connector Adapters it sells for $10. It remains unclear whether Apple will allow third-party developers to release competing alternatives after 2012."
There is a standard and it is very much like usb. Its called micro usb which you might have heard of.
Virtually every smart phone these days sold has a micro usb port.
iPhones and iPads are not phones or tablets. They are purely fashion statements.
No one would buy them otherwise.
Apples proprietary garbage is not news either, it's a parasitic lifestyle from day 1.
Apples only go to those stupid enough to buy a subscription to Apple only, soft and hardware.
If they could sell you a microwave, it would only warm THEIR food that you bought from THEM.
If they could sell you a Smart Car it would only park itself at Apple approved locations that keep up with their licensing fees.
If they could sell you a wallet, it would only be a lease and would automatically debit your account for the privilege of carrying their wallet next to your bunghole.