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Re:iPhone X by cbhl on Wednesday September 13, 2017 @05:22PM (#15242817)
Because of all the docks and alarm clocks that still only expose a lightning port.

It will be super easy to support the USB-C Macbooks out of box -- they just swap out the USB-A-to-lightning cable and charger in the box with a USB-C-to-lightning cable and charger.

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Re:iPhone X by marcins on Thursday September 14, 2017 @03:15AM (#15245589)
That's not really a great reason - there were lots of alarm clocks and docks with the 30-pin connector (and still are if you go to a Hotel!). That said, I'm not sure why Apple went with Lightning for their mobile devices instead of USB-C - maybe timing?
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