Engineer explains why Apple went with Lightning instead of Micro USB

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By Cody LeeSep 14, 2012, 11:57 am1.9k ptsInterestingTop
Among the many changes found in the iPhone 5 is the new Lightning dock connector. For months we’ve been expecting Apple to replace the aging 30-pin port in its new handset, and it did. The change has caused a bit of controversy, because folks don’t understand why it was necessary, and they don’t know why Apple…

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