Lightning adapter won't be included with the iPhone 5
For a brief time it looked as if Apple was going to be generous and include the Lightning Adapter with the iPhone 5, required to connect the smartphone with existing 30-pin accessories, but any hopes of saving a few quid have been dashed.
The Next Web originally reported that the Lightning Connector, which sells for £25, was an included extra when pre-ordering from the Apple Store.
Sadly for your bank account, Apple has since told The Next Web that this was a mistake on its website and has stated in plain English that you will need to buy the adapter if you want to use your existing iPhone peripherals (but not iPod controls, it must be pointed out).
To keep the mix up from happening again, Apple has revised the message under the Accessories section of its pre-order pages. We smell a fight brewing...
Read our in depth iPhone 5 review.
[via The Next Web]
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Comments
mccltd
35 weeks ago
Thats disgusting, they should at least put one in the box for every one thats upgrading their iPhones and have docking stations etc.
Making me think twice about upgrading when theirs a good alternative out there now.
DoctorDee
35 weeks ago
When I bought my iPhone, it said "Your iPhone includes a Lightning to 30-pin adaptor".
It didn't. I called Apple, and they advised me to return the phone.
I have an Mac Pro, iMac, iPad various iPods and have owned every iPhone. But they just lost a customer. Smug arrogant wankers.