iLounge: iPhone to Have 8-Pin Dock Connector, Bluetooth 4 Pairing

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  1. News Bot iFans.com News

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    News Bot, Aug 1, 2012
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  2. Tkf1 Community Development Team

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    Looks like the iPod Nano will gain Bluetooth!
    Tkf1, Aug 1, 2012
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  3. Fearnz Member

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    I really hope this comes true! I would love this feature and would 100% buy a ipod nano if it can connect to the iphone :)
    Fearnz, Aug 1, 2012
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  4. vahn Active Member

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    It would be nice to get rid of that legacy adapter. They can always make an adapter too (8 to 18pin or whatever) for getting legacy peripherals working with the new iDevices.
    vahn, Aug 1, 2012
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  5. samw40 Well-Known Member

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    I never really did understand it. The new connector is only a small fraction of the size of the 30-pin connector, yet it was supposed to be 19 pins - 2/3 of those 30 pins. 8 pins makes much more sense.
    samw40, Aug 1, 2012
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  6. trash1000 Active Member

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    Let's wait and see what the next generation will bring...
    trash1000, Aug 1, 2012
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  7. norbert26 New Member

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    I do have one concern. I have existing 30 pin docks in home and office. I wonder if there will be an adapter to allow the NEW i-devices like iPhone 5 to dock on my existing docks. I want to upgrade the phone but want to KEEP the existing docks . these docks are attached to clock radios / stereos and do not need replacing at this time.
    norbert26, Aug 1, 2012
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  8. Swiss3g Member

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    Now all stereo radio dock connectors are useless. Perfect. Thanks Apple!
    Swiss3g, Aug 1, 2012
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  9. vahn Active Member

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    Yes. If not by Apple then by a third party.
    vahn, Aug 2, 2012
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