30-pin Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Why Lightning is extra awesome

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 5th, 2012)

Updated for clarity & to note that 30-pin cable is also universal for iPhone and iPad. Apple's Lightning cable received a fair amount of criticism when it was introduced along with the iPhone 5. The new port replaces the 30-pin connector found on previous iPhone models and contains ...

Lightning 30-pin adapter works with analog audio, "iPod Out" doesn't mean what you think it means (Updated)

by Michael Rose (Sep 13th, 2012)

A certain degree of confusion around not-yet-shipping products is inevitable, as hands-on information is limited and manufacturers' descriptions may be cryptic. In the case of the iPhone 5, Apple's not helping matters with its spec page for the Lightning to 30-pin dock adapters, specifically the ...