Apple to kill lightening port on iPhones: reportSeptember 28, 2016 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Apple could drop the lightning port in a bid to reduce the physical imperfections on the iPhone’s external design, a newly granted patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office shows, Forbes reports. The Cupertino company first ditched the 30-pin docking connector. Then the 3.5mm headphone jack was removed from the iPhone. The patent was granted Tuesday, September 28, and details a system where data could flow between two devices through an optical interface. This would use a series of tiny holes that in concert would allow enough optical information to pass through. “An electronic device having an optical connector that provides and/or receives optical signals through openings or perforations formed at an external surface of the electronic device. These openings can serve as the interface of the optical connector through which the electronic device can engage in one-way or two-way communication with corresponding optical connectors of other electronic devices. These openings can be sized such that they are not visible or not easily visible with the naked human eye,” the patent description says. Presumably some form of magnetic connector would be used to position a “data cable” to pick up the visual signal. This connector is expected to charge the iPhone through induction as Apple finally jumps on the wireless charging bandwagon. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |