New Lightning Dock Connector Can Reportedly Host USB Devices

Apple's new smaller dock connector, Lightning, is capable of hosting USB devices, reports Macotakara.

Since old Dock connector regulation supports 3types of accessories as charging, serial and device, new Lightning supports additionally hosting USB devices.

Until Lightning debut, only iPad had USB device hosting Camera Connection Kit, now iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) will get new type of accessories.


Apple has also confirmed that it will be offering Lightning to HDMI and Lightning to VGA adapters for those needing video out capabilities.

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