Even
post-WWDC,
news about Apple and its updates is trickling down fast and furious.
Some reports are now suggesting that the company has quietly introduced a
new specification for manufacturers in its MFi (Made For iOS devices)
program that allows the Lightning connector to be used as input for
audio devices such as headphones, just like the standard 3.5mm jack.
9to5Mac
claims that Apple will add this support
in a future update. We aren't sure if they mean iOS 8 or software
updates post iOS 8.
(
Also see: 10 New iOS 8 Features Showcased at WWDC)
It
is being reported that the Lightning headphones will be capable of
receiving lossless stereo 48KHz digital audio output from Apple devices
and sending mono 48KHz digital audio input.
Moreover, these
headphones can reportedly call for specific apps when connected to iOS
devices using a specially made companion app. The headphones would be
able to draw power from these devices even when they are asleep and the
headphones can also provide power to an Apple device from an internal
battery or external power source. Manufacturers will also be able to
push firmware updates to the headphones.
(Also see: 10 Big Changes in OS X Yosemite)
It
is a no brainer to presume that Apple could probably make use of its
latest acquisition
of Beats Electronics to promote headphones made for the Lightning
connector and in turn encourage other popular headphone manufacturers to
follow suit. We expect that the new headphones to sound better thanks
to tighter integration with the Apple ecosystem.
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