Lightning (connector) (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Lightning (connector)" in English language version.

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9to5mac.com

"Sketchy rumor claims iPhone 14 Pro will feature faster USB 3.0 Lightning connector". April 20, 2022.

androidauthority.com

"Hey Apple, now would be a great time to ditch Lightning and get with USB-C". Android Authority. January 22, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.

apple.com

"iPad mini Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. December 2, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
"Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
"Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved February 20, 2025.

support.apple.com

"Fast charge your iPhone". Apple Support. Retrieved August 4, 2024.

mfi.apple.com

"FAQs". mfi.apple.com. Retrieved June 15, 2022.

appleinsider.com

Campbell, Mikey (May 9, 2013). "Apple's Lightning connector detailed in extensive new patent filings". Retrieved August 1, 2021.
"Apple acquired Lightning trademark from Harley-Davidson". Apple Insider.

archive.today

"Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

arstechnica.com

Foresman, Chris (October 3, 2012). "Apple revising MFi program to limit third-party Lightning accessories". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 3, 2012.

bbc.com

"Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste". BBC News. January 23, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.

businessinsider.com

Eadicicco, Lisa. "Apple is under pressure to kill the iPhone's Lightning charger — but here's why that probably won't happen anytime soon". Business Insider. Retrieved February 3, 2021.

bytecable.com

"Different Apple MFI Lightning Connector Chips: C48/C89/C91/C94/C100/C101". bytecable.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.

chongdiantou.com

"一口气搞懂苹果C94到底是咋回事?". chongdiantou.com (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved August 3, 2023.

cnbc.com

"Apple could have to change iPhone charger to USB-C under new EU rules". CNBC. October 4, 2022.

cnet.com

Eadicicco, Lisa (August 27, 2022). "Forget USB-C. An iPhone With No Charging Port Isn't That Absurd". CNET. Retrieved January 11, 2025.

cnn.com

money.cnn.com

Goldman, David (November 26, 2012). "Apple bought Lightning trademark from Harley-Davidson". CNNMoney.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012.

engadget.com

Pollicino, Joe (September 12, 2012). "Apple's September 12th event roundup: iPhone 5, new iPods, iOS 6, Lightning and everything else". Engadget. Retrieved October 5, 2012.

gizmodo.com

"Here's the Chip Apple Is Using to Stop You from Buying Cheap Cables". Gizmodo. September 24, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2023.

ifixit.com

"iPad Pro 12.9 Teardown". iFixit.

igeeksblog.com

"All you need to know about MFi-certified accessories". iGeeksBlog. June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.

imore.com

"Why iPhone 12 still won't be going USB-C". iMore. May 25, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.

ioshacker.com

"Ever Wondered Why the Fourth Pin on Your Lightning Cable Turns Black? We Found the Answer". iOS Hacker. February 12, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.

macrumors.com

Schultz, Marianne (October 23, 2012). "Apple Announces Fourth-Generation iPad with Lightning Connector, New A6X Chip". MacRumors. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
Eric Slivka (October 11, 2012). "Apple's Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter Torn Apart, Reveals Several Chips and Copious Glue". MacRumors. Retrieved September 9, 2016.

forums.macrumors.com

Sami Fathi (October 26, 2022). "Greg Joswiak: Apple Will Have to Comply With the EU and Switch iPhone to USB-C". MacRumors. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
"Damaged lightning port on 12.9inch iPad Pro, anyone with any experience of this?". MacRumors. January 27, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

macworld.com

"iPhone 5 review – after 11 months of use how do we rate the iPhone 5?". Macworld. Retrieved August 21, 2023.

microchipdeveloper.com

"High Speed USB Maximum Theoretical Throughput". Microchip Technology Incorporated. March 23, 2021. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.

news.com.au

"Apple unveils new iPads, Macs and Mac Minis at event in New York". NewsComAu. October 30, 2018.

panic.com

"The Lightning Digital AV Adapter Surprise – Panic Blog". March 1, 2013.

reuters.com

"EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple". Reuters. September 23, 2021.

superchargednews.com

"Apple to complete its USB-C transition for AirPods and other accessories by 2025". September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.

techcrunch.com

Dillet, Romain (September 12, 2012). "The iPhone 5 Comes With The New "Lightning" Connector". TechCrunch. Retrieved September 27, 2012.

techradar.com

Gary Marshall (October 24, 2012). "Apple Lightning connector: what you need to know". techradar.

theverge.com

Peters, Jay (October 18, 2022). "You can now buy an Apple TV remote with a USB-C port". The Verge. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
"EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones". The Verge. September 23, 2021.
Warren, Tom (September 12, 2023). "Apple announces iPhone 15 with USB-C, a camera upgrade, and the Dynamic Island". The Verge. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
Welch, Chris (September 9, 2024). "AirPods 4 hands-on: noise cancellation for people who hate ear tips". The Verge. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
"Apple's new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad have USB-C". TheVerge. Retrieved October 28, 2024.

web.archive.org

"High Speed USB Maximum Theoretical Throughput". Microchip Technology Incorporated. March 23, 2021. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.