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Apple Inc. developed and designed the Lightning computer bus and power connector.
On September 12, 2012, it was introduced to replace its predecessor, the 30-pin dock connector. Apple mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, and iPods use the Lightning connector to connect to host computers, external monitors, cameras, USB battery chargers, and other accessories.
Lightning is substantially smaller than its predecessor, which was incorporated with products like the iPhone 4 and iPad 2. Lightning uses 8 pins instead of 30. Because the male Lightning connector is symmetrical (both sides have the same number of pins), it can be placed into a female Lightning port in either direction.
To maintain the connection, the male plug is recessed on both sides to match up with equivalent points inside the female port.
Comparisons With microUSB
Apple has not publicly discussed microUSB, but according to various tech news websites, Lightning was chosen over microUSB because of its compatibility with docks and speaker systems, the ability to insert the cable in either direction for user convenience, Apple’s desire to maintain control over the accessory supply chain, the ability to charge a licensing fee, and the mechanical weakness of USB connectors. USB devices may achieve this with the optional supplemental standard USB On-The-Go.
Apple launched a new series of MacBooks with USB-C on April 10, 2015. USB-C is similar to Lightning, however it has some advantages over microUSB. Like Lightning, USB-C can be plugged in any way, unlike its predecessor microUSB. The USB-C and Lightning connectors are not compatible because they are completely different.
Devices Using Lightning Connectors
iPhone
iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5S
iPhone 6/6 Plus
iPhone 6S/6S Plus
iPhone SE (1st generation)
iPhone 7/7 Plus
iPhone 8/8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XS/XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro/11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone 12/12 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro/12 Pro Max
iPhone 13/13 Mini
iPhone 13 Pro/13 Pro Max
iPad
iPad (4th generation)
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (9th generation)
iPad Mini (1st generation)
iPad Mini 2
iPad Mini 3
iPad Mini 4
iPad Mini (5th generation)
iPad Pro (1st generation)
iPad Pro (2nd generation)
Adapters
Lightning to 30-pin Adapter
Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (0.2 m)
Lightning to Micro USB Adapter
Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter
Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader
Lightning to VGA Adapter
Lightning Digital AV Adapter
Lightning to HDMI
Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable
Lightning to USB (Power Delivery)
Lightning to USB-C (Power Delivery)
Some Problems That Affect charging
Apple created the MFI program to improve the quality of third-party accessories and boost user confidence. Because of the certification, many users have seen an improvement in the quality of MFI products.
Users have reported seeing a black pin on the fifth (4th) pin. Many people have experienced the cable ceasing to charge when the pin becomes black.
Cable Reset: When a cable refuses to work, users may discover that it needs to be reset. Both the charger and the phone must be unplugged for 5 seconds before reconnecting.
Dust and lint formed in the port over time as a result of handling can cause connection troubles between the cable and the device.
Charging stops working at random: Even having MFI certification, many customers find that the cable deteriorate over time. For a brief period, flipping the cable over or readjusting the cable may fix the problem.
Price Of An iPhone Charger In Ghana
The price of an iPhone charger in Ghana depends in the length. You can get an iPhone charger between 15 cedis to 23 cedis. Please note, price may be different from who you are buying from.
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