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Apple comforts Europe's charging connector standard with a EUR 19 Lightning to microUSB adapter

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By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Sep 14, 2012, 4:26 AM

Apple comforts Europe's charging connector standard with a EUR 19 Lightning to microUSB adapter

The European Union has its strict standards in place that every phone has to use a good old microUSB for charging and transfer now. Apple unveiled a new dock connector called Lightning yesterday, but it is a far cry from microUSB, despite being much smaller than the 30-pin one it was using until now.

The all-digital reversible connector calls for an adapter to hook up older accessories with the 30-pin one, and the adapter will be on sale in October for $29. You can also get a spare Lightning to USB cable for plugging into your computer, for $19, the traditional pricing, or splurge $39 on a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter with cable.

Now Apple appeared with a fourth one, which it seems will be available in Europe, in order to circumvent the microUSB requirement. It is, you guessed it, a Lightning to microUSB adapter, and will set you back EUR 19 when it hits stores in a few days from now. Have a look at the Lightning adapter family in the slideshow below.

source: Apple

Apple complies with the EU request for standard connectors with a Lightning to microUSB adapter

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.