If you’re right then why did they wait 5 generations of phones before switching them to USB-C (also after EU created regulations specifically targeting them) if they already knew it was superior and used it on the iPad? A “10 year plan” is a bit of a joke when it comes to tech and the pace of development.
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June@lemm.ee 1 year agoIf you’re right, why did they switch iPad to USBC 5 years ago?
If they were SO invested in lighting and against USBC, they would have kept iPad on lighting as well.
CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 1 year ago
June@lemm.ee 1 year ago
They decided on 10 years for lightning and stayed with 10 years.
That’s my whole argument and I thought I made that clear.
thereisalamp@reddthat.com 1 year ago
No company holds themselves back from viable improvement because of a timeline thrown out at the beginning. What a weird take.
What is more likely “more blood can’t make a change yet, this better product is out on every other price of tech we and our competitors used, but someone said 10 years 2 years ago so we’re gonna wait another 6 to begin development”
Or
“This product is so serviceable enough for charging a phone and as long as we keep it we can continue to make significant money off of proprietary connectors”
They upgraded the iPad because the lightening was no longer a viable charging cable, the tech couldn’t keep up. And the EU has been threatening to establish a standard since the 30pin was in service, because it locked out competition back then. It became a serious issue to deal with after dongles became standard.
June@lemm.ee 1 year ago
If chodes are blocking me, I’m doing something wrong.
Block away papi.
CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 1 year ago
That’s “Monday morning quarterbacking” though where you’re finding evidence after the fact using the benefit of hindsight to support your argument. Something they said 10 years ago has absolutely zero bearing on their current product lineup. They surely didn’t wait 10 years to swap ports on any of their other products.
June@lemm.ee 1 year ago
I wish I could go back to find my comments on Reddit from a few years ago talking about this, but it’s been on my mind for at least 5 years when iPad switched.
eee@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Apple had no choice with the ipad. USB-C connectors can push out more power than standard A-B busses. It, as a default, has a fast charging option that can handle 3.0A of current. The USB A/B spec, maxes at 2.4A.