Apple Will Allow Lighting Port To Be Used For New Uses

Apple has reveled new Lightning connectors and specs for so-called Lightning receptacles. The offerings will allow companies in Apple’s Made-for-iPhone/iPad (MFi) licensing program to build new types of accessories that include a port for Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector. Apple’s new offerings should help reduce costs for manufacturers. It should also lead to a simplified product experience for users. Apple plans to begin shipping the new Lightning connector and receptacle to accessory makers in early 2015.