• debunker@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    People who have accessories with a lightning adapter probably. Speakers, docks, etc.

    Alternatively the adapter might be a cheaper option for third party cables that aren’t usb-c or usb-a on the other side of the cable.

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      1 year ago

      People who have accessories with a lightning adapter probably. Speakers, docks, etc.

      Are those common? I don’t think I’ve ever even seen a speaker with a built-in Lightning dock.

      I remember these iPod docks were very common at the time of the 30-pin connector. However by the time Lightning came around wireless audio became more commonplace with Bluetooth, AirPlay and other related technologies (CarPlay, smart speakers etc.)

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      1 year ago

      People blindly jumping on the USB-C wagon are completely forgetting how much money people spend on accessories that still work perfectly fine…

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        1 year ago

        And they can use their current phones with them, no? No one is forced to upgrade - they can easily buy another lightning-having iPhone when their current one croaks and should be safe for the next 20 years (buying used iPhones) if their stupid accessories are so gd important