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It's all over the web that Apple seem to be phasing out the 30 pin dock connector. It just struck me - what if Apple do away with physical docking altogether? The only time I dock my iPhone is in a cradle to charge it. With AirPlay, docking is redundant. Instead of docking, Apple will push for more AirPlay enabled devices. My prediction.
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Is Docking Dead?
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 10:07 AM
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Posted 31 May 2012 - 05:54 PM
Wasn't that the idea ? so you could sync anywhere without the need to be connected to your mac.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 08:40 AM
Reliance on an Airplay type system would be rediculous in countries (such as NZ) with expensive and/or poor cellular network coverage.
Wireless syncing I can live with, once they make it reliable (it's pretty flaky for me at the moment) but over the air streaming would not suit me.
My understanding is that they are going to do away with the current format dock connector and replace it with a smaller one, I would assume this is to enable 1) smaller devices and 2) less bulky cables - I've not heard any talk to the dock connector being completely removed and logic would suggest that this wouldn't happen as there still needs to be a way to charge the phone and if you need a connector to do this then with only a few more wires you can sync realiably as well.
Wireless syncing I can live with, once they make it reliable (it's pretty flaky for me at the moment) but over the air streaming would not suit me.
My understanding is that they are going to do away with the current format dock connector and replace it with a smaller one, I would assume this is to enable 1) smaller devices and 2) less bulky cables - I've not heard any talk to the dock connector being completely removed and logic would suggest that this wouldn't happen as there still needs to be a way to charge the phone and if you need a connector to do this then with only a few more wires you can sync realiably as well.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 08:43 AM
I think they are reducing the connector size, to allow for a 4G chip, and a larger battery.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 12:47 PM
Losing the ability to sync manually would be a disaster for me as i don't use cloud with my photographs or music on the iPad.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 01:21 PM
Yeah I don't put anything in the Cloud either so it would be a deal breaker for me.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 03:01 PM
Wireless syncing has nothing to do with the cloud or a cellular network.
It still syncs directly to your Mac via iTunes over wifi (which is why you can only do it if iTunes is running on your Mac)
It still syncs directly to your Mac via iTunes over wifi (which is why you can only do it if iTunes is running on your Mac)
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 05:02 PM
So it's part of apples evil plan to. Ensure everybody runs iTunes, buys there music there, along with there movies, O and there apps of course.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 05:40 PM
Islandhead, on 01 June 2012 - 01:01 PM, said:
Wireless syncing has nothing to do with the cloud or a cellular network.
It still syncs directly to your Mac via iTunes over wifi (which is why you can only do it if iTunes is running on your Mac)
It still syncs directly to your Mac via iTunes over wifi (which is why you can only do it if iTunes is running on your Mac)
Yep, iPhone to Mac wireless syncing and Airplay both use WiFi. You don't actually *need* a syncing cable even if you don't use iCloud. But yeah, you still need a cable to charge (unless they bring inductive charging).
"I don't believe there's a power in the 'verse that can stop Kaylee from being cheerful...
...Sometimes you just wanna duct tape her mouth and dump her in the hold for a month."
...Sometimes you just wanna duct tape her mouth and dump her in the hold for a month."
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