That was fast reports that Apple’s Lightning authentication has been cracked, which should allow accessory manufacturers to launch cheaper third-party Lightning connector cables.
Apple’s iPhone 5, 5th generation iPod touch and 7th generation iPod nano that were unveiled in September came with a new dock connector dubbed*Lightning, which replaced the 30-pin dock connector that was first launched in 2003.
Apple also launched*two adapters for the new Lightning connector, which will*allows users to connect their iPhone 5, 5th generation iPod touch and 7th generation iPod nano to 30-pin accessories.
Apple*currently holds the exclusive right to make and sell such adapters, as it is yet to*authorize any third-party manufacturing facilities to produce Lightning-equipped products. Strangely, Apple also doesn’t offer a dock for the iPhone 5.
Chinese firm iPhone5mod has introduced the first iPhone 5 dock, which works with the Lightning connector cable.
iPhone5mod is actually offering the dock in two parts: a lighted USB-to-Lightning cable and a white dock similar to Apple’s previous-generation docks but which accepts a Lightning cable in the rear and offers a Lightning connector for interfacing with the device. Each part is offered individually for $19.90, or together for $39.90.*
iPhone5mod are apparently using the original*Lightning controller chips from Apple’s supplier in the iPhone 5 dock, but claim that they’ve*also obtained cracked chips that bypass Apple’s authentication functions.
We spoke with representatives of iPhone5mod, who informed us that they are currently using original Lightning controller chips from Apple’s supplier, ensuring proper functionality. The chips serve to assist with dynamic assignment of pin functionalities in the connector and converting signals received through the connector for output at the other end of the cable.*
iPhone5mod did, however, inform us that they have also obtained cracked chips that bypass Apple’s authentication functions and that the cracked chips are working just as well as the original chips, suggesting that we may soon see a significant increase in unauthorized third-party Lightning accessories.*
They’ve also published a video, which demonstrates the iPhone 5 dock used to to charge and sync an iPhone 5 to a Mac
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Nope, but if Apple wanted to push their weight around. They could make sure that things like this couldnt be imported into the country. And it wouldnt surprise me if they dont start doing this sooner or later.
Nope, but if Apple wanted to push their weight around. They could make sure that things like this couldnt be imported into the country. And it wouldnt surprise me if they dont start doing this sooner or later.
If they can sneak in tiger penis in jars by the boat, I'm sure some cables would be a breeze.
These chinese manufacturers arent dumb, they have all their bases covered. Getting these past customs will be a breeze. Just like those phone jammers that are illegal in the U.S. and are easily shipped right to your doorstep.
China can counterfeit any thing that they can get their hand on, paying apple for premium price is outrage, they make so much money and now wanted more.WTF
I wait for a few day/week, and will see them on sale in fleabay for a few buck.
Who give a shit with OEM cable for $29.99 at apple store... end of the day.. this shit still made in China.....,with that $$ you can buy at least 2.
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China shop owned by mom & pop, not worth for crapple chase after them.
If they being push to shut down, and other shop will open or they still can change to other name/owner if crapple make a big deal about this.
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Originally Posted by pianoman763
Can't this company be sued for this if apple has exclusive rights to it?
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