Re:iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
by xnx on Tuesday October 13, 2020 @05:19PM
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Being able to dock a device for charging with one hand (very difficult with a cable) is very nice. Wireless is superior to surface contacts because you can mount orient your phone in different directions without needing to account for the cable.
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Depends how the magnets work; sometimes these types of things are pretty opinionated about the orientation. I think a “smart connector” approach like the iPad could also be used one-handed, but point taken.
But docking an old iPod onto a dock was possible with one hand due to the wide connector. It isn't like it's an important problem to solve.
Using 2 hands to put a cable into a device - is this really too difficult??
Using two hands for things doesn't seem like a difficulty really - playing a guitar, driving a car etc.
Re:iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
by jamesrcole on Wednesday October 14, 2020 @05:39AM
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I like products that have less friction, and are easier to deal with. I often find it fiddly to insert the lightning cable into my phone, especially in low light.
It’s not a matter of whether one way is too difficult or not. It’s a matter of whether an alternative has some improvements or not.