According to reports published today, Apple will be offering new applications for an old plug, the
Ultra Accessory Connector. This is the small 8-pinned plug that you might find in the box with a Nikon camera. And don't freak out; Apple is not looking to replace the Lightning port just yet. Instead, the tech giant is using its MFi (Made for iPhone) program to set specs and hardware requirements for UAC cables that would be sold to the public. These would include Lightning to UAC, USB-A to UAC, and 3.5mm headset jacks to UAC cables.
The UAC will be used as a go-between (along with the use of a dongle) allowing Lighting headphones to work with a USB Type-C port and vice versa. The connector will allow the headphone to instantly adjust so that it can figure out if it is receiving audio from a USB-C port or a Lightning port; thanks to the use of the UAC, the headphone will be able to make necessary adjustments and work with either one.
Of course, this whole mess could be greatly alleviated if Apple were to replace the Lightning port on its devices with a Type-C USB port. But that would take control over the charging port on the iPhone and iPad out of Apple's hands. Still, the company did switch to the USB-C ports with the 2016 MacBook Pro.
So far, there is no word on when any of these new products will be released. One headphone manufacturer is said to be ready to launch UAC products during the summer. While there could be other uses for the UAC, it looks like the connector will be focused on allowing headsets with one type of plug, to be used on devices that have a different type of port. With the 3.5mm earphone jack disappearing, there is a real need for these products. Families and individuals that employ both iOS and Android handsets will be able to use a UAC connector in order to share headphones.
source:
TheVerge
19 Comments
1. Finalflash
Posts: 4063; Member since: Jul 23, 2013
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 9:12 PM 20
3. Unordinary unregistered
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 9:55 PM 2
4. Arch_Fiend
Posts: 3951; Member since: Oct 03, 2015
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 10:15 PM 7
5. Tyrion_Lannister unregistered
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 10:20 PM 10
6. vandroid
Posts: 405; Member since: Sep 04, 2012
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 10:28 PM 10
7. kiko007
Posts: 7520; Member since: Feb 17, 2016
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 10:49 PM 0
13. Unordinary unregistered
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 3:32 AM 1
14. submar
Posts: 713; Member since: Sep 19, 2014
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 5:51 AM 2
18. SmartPhoneMobiles
Posts: 188; Member since: Oct 16, 2016
posted on Feb 08, 2017, 4:36 AM 0
19. whatev
Posts: 2413; Member since: Oct 28, 2015
posted on Feb 08, 2017, 6:26 AM 0
2. Foxgabanna unregistered
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 9:25 PM 3
9. Finalflash
Posts: 4063; Member since: Jul 23, 2013
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 11:14 PM 9
8. lyndon420
Posts: 6878; Member since: Jul 11, 2012
posted on Feb 06, 2017, 11:03 PM 5
10. airoid
Posts: 132; Member since: Dec 13, 2016
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 12:38 AM 1
11. peace247 unregistered
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 1:34 AM 0
12. SIGPRO
Posts: 2817; Member since: Oct 03, 2012
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 1:59 AM 2
15. civicsr2cool
Posts: 277; Member since: Oct 19, 2016
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 6:04 AM 0
17. VZWuser76
Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 8:31 PM 0
16. 0kax0el0
Posts: 238; Member since: Nov 15, 2012
posted on Feb 07, 2017, 12:21 PM 0
PhoneArena Comments Rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please, contact us.
Comments Options
Report Post
Send a warning to post author
Send a warning to Selected user. The user has 0 warnings currently.
Ban user and delete all posts
Message to PhoneArena moderator (optional):