Lightning Docks are now available for your iPhone

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May 20, 2015 10:00 PM

The dock will be available for phones starting from the iPhone 5 all the way up to the latest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

iPhone 6 with the new Lightning Dock

Apple has finally done what many had expected it to do for the longest time – release an official dock for Lightning-sporting iPhones.

The dock will be available for phones starting from the iPhone 5 all the way up to the latest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

The new design should also work with future devices, unlike previous Apple docks, because this features a freestanding Lightning connector that doesn’t mandate your device to fit in the dimensions of a set slot.

The new dock retails for $40 via the U.S. Apple Store (prices vary by country) and offers a fairly basic design, with a rounded rectangular white plastic base and a single male lightning rising from the top. The Lightning connector comes from what looks like a reinforced protrusion, which probably helps it avoid wear and tear from the weight of the device it supports.

The new Lightning Dock also has two ports at the back, one for Lightning to aid charging and data connectivity, and one 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to support audio out. It also has the necessary pins on the connector to support headsets and play-pause control that works with the iPhone.

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