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All the other brands went along (slrpnk.net)
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[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

That’s the reason Apple released the Lightning connector. Apple pushed for several features for USB ~2010, including a reversible connector, but the USB-IF refused. Apple wanted USB-C, but couldn’t wait for the USB-IF to come to an agreement so they could replace the dated 20-pin connector.