In order to retain the tab, for example, detents are employed on the metal sheath, while arms on the female side hold the connector in place. A similar mechanism was used in Apple's 30-pin connector.

Apple has done away with its proprietary—and nine-year-old—30-pin connector in favor of a new, smaller alternative. Why did Apple make the change? And what does it mean for you—and for your ...

The port is a 26-pin male connector or a 26-pin (13 per side) edge connector at the top of the VGA board. See VESA Advanced Feature Connector. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other ...

During Apple’s keynote Wednesday, the company said the iPhone was losing the 30-pin connector that’s been the standard for all its devices since at least 2003. It’s adopting a new eight-pin ...

Unveiled at the press conference announcing the iPhone 5 and 2012 iPod lineup, the proprietary Lightning connector replaces the 30-pin connector found on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod since 2003.

Apple introduced Lightning connector in 2012 as a replacement for the aging 30-pin connector. Instead of going with an industry standard, the company opted to build its own bidirectional connector ...

A new rumor claims that the next-generation 12.9-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro will feature two new four-pin connectors of some sort, distinguished from the current three-pin Smart Connector in the ...