Reports are constantly surfacing now about the launch of the next generation iPhone and today�s report comes from Reuters. They are stating that Apple are planning to introduce a smaller 19-pin dock connector into the next generation iPhone.
The current connection port on the iPhone allows users to connect a charger or connect their phone to a third party accessory. Recent reports have confirmed that Apple have been granted a patent for a new dock connector and this is believed to form the main connection point for the new iPhone that is likely to be released later this year.
This new dock connector is going to be dramatically smaller in size and will move from the standard 30-pin format down to a more streamlined 19-pin connector. This will free up some space on the bottom of the device where the 9mm headphone jack is rumoured to be relocated. If the movement of the headphone jack happens it will satisfy a lot of users who have been calling for its move. It will also fall more in line with the iPod touch.
While this all sounds great, if the 19-pin connection does form part of the next generation iPhone it will represent a problem for a lot of consumers. A smaller connection will mean that a lot of accessories that users rely on will be rendered useless. Gadgets like music stations and cases that contain connected keyboards are all designed to the current device standards which is the 30-pin connector port so moving to a smaller connector is going to cause problems. This may be a problem for users but it will be a real profit maker for Apple as users will have to upgrade all their beloved accessories.
It hasn�t yet been confirmed if this is what Apple are planning but if it is the case then many people are going to find that they are severely out of pocket. Not only will they have purchased a new iPhone, but they will also have to purchase all new accessories too to tie in with the updated 19-pin connection port. What do you think about this? Will this design change prevent you from buying the next generation iPhone when it is released?
