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ApK · 03-03-2011, 01:28 PM

They required new devices to have new cables, so the cables lying around (at least for video) were not usable anymore.
I don't think "changed the video out" is how I put it. It's more like "added check to see if you're using a new Apple-approved cable."

They ALSO changed the video out in new devices some time ago, removing that feature from the head phone jack, and providing it only through the dock port. They said they did this to re-purpose the jack connectors for additional audio features, like microphone and remote control, but knowing their evil ways like I do, I'm sure they were also pleased that it meant people had to stop using their widely-available and inexpensive standard mini-jack A/V cables and buy new Apple-approved cables.
I think the announcement actually said "Muah-ha-ha-ha!" in it someplace.

They also seem to change the charging spec from time to time so old charging cables may or may not work on new devices.

03-03-2011, 01:28 PM	#61
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,390 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	They required new devices to have new cables, so the cables lying around (at least for video) were not usable anymore. I don't think "changed the video out" is how I put it. It's more like "added check to see if you're using a new Apple-approved cable." They ALSO changed the video out in new devices some time ago, removing that feature from the head phone jack, and providing it only through the dock port. They said they did this to re-purpose the jack connectors for additional audio features, like microphone and remote control, but knowing their evil ways like I do, I'm sure they were also pleased that it meant people had to stop using their widely-available and inexpensive standard mini-jack A/V cables and buy new Apple-approved cables. I think the announcement actually said "Muah-ha-ha-ha!" in it someplace. They also seem to change the charging spec from time to time so old charging cables may or may not work on new devices. Last edited by ApK; 03-03-2011 at 01:30 PM.