Have you got standard jack?

[WTFH]

MicroUSB might not be the best but it's still a standard until the industry collectively switches to something nicer.

But micro usb is not a standard. It's used by some, but not by many others. And even those that have been using it are moving away from it - such as the Nexus.


So, it's not a standard and it's not the best and the parts of the industry that are choosing it are only doing so because they don't want to standardise on something that is better.

[d000hg]

But micro usb is not a standard.

Yes it is. It's the most common, and it's not encumbered by patents.

[expat]

The "charging socket" on an iphone is also a data port, and USB just isn't fast enough for a lot of stuff that an iphone does, for example HDMI, and yes, I do play HDMI movies from my iphone.

[BrilloPad]

The 19th Century plug that's still being used - BBC News

[SimonMac]

People bitch and moan when Apple change things, but 9 times out of 10 the rest follow once they realise that its not a bad idea after all!

Main headphones are Bluetooth so not really a problem for me, although my walkaround pair will need to be replaced.

[LondonManc]

People bitch and moan when Apple change things, but 9 times out of 10 the rest follow once they realise that its not a bad idea after all!

Main headphones are Bluetooth so not really a problem for me, although my walkaround pair will need to be replaced.

Not seen anyone else with a lightning connector yet.

[SimonMac]

Not seen anyone else with a lightning connector yet.

Early days, but USB-C is very similar, especially in the "which ever way round" connecting, also how many phones now have no expandable storage and soldered in batteries?

[LondonManc]

Early days, but USB-C is very similar, especially in the "which ever way round" connecting, also how many phones now have no expandable storage and soldered in batteries?

Think that's more of a general a) customer feedback response and b) profiteering racket than everyone going "ooh, Apple have nailed it with that tech innovation."

[BrilloPad]

People bitch and moan when Apple change things, but 9 times out of 10 the rest follow once they realise that its not a bad idea after all!

Main headphones are Bluetooth so not really a problem for me, although my walkaround pair will need to be replaced.

I am sure they will replace the UK 3-pin plug soon....

[MrMarkyMark]

FTFY

People bitch and moan when Apple change things, but 9 times out of 10, we just roll over and take it, as we are, totally, Apple fan boys, after all!

Main headphones are Bluetooth so not really a problem for me, although my walkaround pair will need to be replaced, but, I truly don't mind, whatever it costs, because Apple are totally cool.