Mini Dock Connector Features Metal Ring for MagSafe-Like Functionality? [Photo]

Posted August 8, 2012 at 4:44pm by iClarified | Please help us and submit a translation by clicking here | 11225 views

A new photo of the mini dock connector port shows a metal ring that may function as a magnetic attachment mechanism.

iLounge recently reported that the "new connector will feature other design innovations, potentially including the ability to be connected to docks and cables in either orientation (like MagSafe)."

Nowehereelse.fr today posted the photo seen below that shows a metal ring on the inside of the port appearing to corroborate this prediction.

References in iOS 6 may have revealed that the mini dock connector has 9 pins as opposed to 19 or 8 as previously thought.

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BrandonFuckingM - August 10, 2012 at 3:42pm

Is it just me who has an issue with the iPhone/ iPod syncing cables where they break on the ends and eventually just stop working.. Why don't they fix this?

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Pegasos - August 10, 2012 at 1:23pm

What signals we have in 9 prins connector? For USB 4 pins,an other 5 for audio ,device detection and video signals?

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Russell - August 9, 2012 at 1:50am

Great, another magnet to f'up the magnetic strip on your credit cards.

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CrossedEyes - August 9, 2012 at 1:41am

Wait a minute! I can't believe my crossed eyes. Isn't the mocked up iPhone 5 wider than the 4/4s?

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Russell - August 9, 2012 at 1:51am

Are they copying Samsung?