Reports Say Apple Is Shrinking Its Docking Connector With iPhone 5

jones_supa writes "Two sources have told Reuters that Apple's new iPhone will drop the classic wide dock connector used in the company's gadgets for the best part of a decade in favor of a smaller one. The refresh will be a 19-pin connector port at the bottom instead of the previous 30-pin port 'to make room for the earphone moving to the bottom.' That would mean the new phone would not connect with the myriad of accessories playing a part in the current ecosystem of iPods, iPads and iPhones, at least without an adapter. On the upside, a smaller connector will allow for more compact product designs. Some enterprising vendors in China have already begun offering cases for the new phone, complete with earphone socket on the bottom and a 'guarantee' that the dimensions are correct." Gizmodo writer Adrian Covert says it's for your own good.

Re:Just switch to USB

[GameboyRMH]

I know having to use both MicroUSB and 3.5mm jacks on my N900 has been an absolute nightmare. If only it had some stupid-ass proprietary connector instead to save me from the horrors of occasionally plugging in a second cable.