Roma ChristianAccessories manufacturers such as Belkin and Cygnett run the risk of diminishing stock value, following the launch of Apple’s new iPad Pro, which swapped its proprietary Lightning port for USB-C.
While Apple moved its laptop ports to USB-C in 2015, the Californian giant has remained loyal to Lightning with iPads until now.
For many consumers, Lightning remained a stable of Apple’s proprietary ecosystem, forcing users to purchase separate cables and accessories than their Android counterparts.
For accessories manufacturers, the Californian giant’s departure towards universal USB-C (used by the likes of Samsung) runs the risk of out-dating some stock, earlier than anticipated.
The move towards USB-C isn’t simply a change in cable – it allows users to share the same charger with their Macbook/Android counterparts, and provide universality for users to connect with musical instruments or other external displays.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 support also claims to provide faster data-transfer speeds from other devices – e.g. cameras.
To the disappointment of some (e.g. audiophiles), the new iPad Pro does not offer a headphone jack, so users will likely have to purchase a dongle should they detest wireless headphones.
