You can get a smaller connector for the iPhone 5
According to Reuters, the new iPhone will be available in stores with a smaller connector than the current one.
Although there have been rumors in the past that the new iPhone comes with a smaller connector, Reuters has now confirmed this news, citing insider sources, and even revealed that the new connector will be 19 pins. The previous connector was 30 pins, so engineers will be able to place it elsewhere on the device. The novelty will certainly not win the favor of the majority of users, as it will make many accessories incompatible with Apple's new product. If the current one had been replaced with a microUSB connector, it would have been even more acceptable, as almost all smartphones today use this connector.
Although there have been rumors in the past that the new iPhone comes with a smaller connector, Reuters has now confirmed this news, citing insider sources, and even revealed that the new connector will be 19 pins. The previous connector was 30 pins, so engineers will be able to place it elsewhere on the device. The novelty will certainly not win the favor of the majority of users, as it will make many accessories incompatible with Apple's new product. If the current one had been replaced with a microUSB connector, it would have been even more acceptable, as almost all smartphones today use this connector.
Source: gsmarena.com
