Today in Apple history: Lightning replaces 30-pin dock connector
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On September 12, 2012, the Lightning connector replaced Apple’s proprietary 30-pin dock connector, which debuted on the 2003 iPod Classic.
On September 12, 2012, the Lightning connector replaced Apple’s proprietary 30-pin dock connector, which debuted on the 2003 iPod Classic.