Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A...
by threeseed on Tuesday January 03, 2023 @06:15PM
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> Apple's standards have been less about creating convergent technology and more about reinforcing revenue streams
a) Apple's "standards" are not a proper standard by any definition.
b) Their proprietary connectors e.g. Lightning, MagSafe have always been developed when they have believed there was a better user experience available. When there wasn't they have adopted the industry standard e.g. HDMI, USB-C, SD.
c) Apple is a massive company that hinges on having a superior user experience to the competition. The idea that programs such as MFI would compromise this in order to create an insignificant revenue stream is illogical.
a) Apple's "standards" are not a proper standard by any definition.
b) Their proprietary connectors e.g. Lightning, MagSafe have always been developed when they have believed there was a better user experience available. When there wasn't they have adopted the industry standard e.g. HDMI, USB-C, SD.
c) Apple is a massive company that hinges on having a superior user experience to the competition. The idea that programs such as MFI would compromise this in order to create an insignificant revenue stream is illogical.