Implementation of the Lightning dock in iPhone 5 generated a big problem for users and accessory manufacturers, because without an adapter sold by Apple, all old accessories became incompatible. Apple changed the technology through which we connect accessories to our iDevices, but it also changed the rules that allow the development of this kind of accessories, and at the beginning of November will explain manufacturers the changes. Apple will hold several seminars in China and will tell developers how they can use Lightning technology to its maximum potential, and then those interested can license it from Apple.
The news is good because in a few months we will have official accessories compatible with iPhone 5, each of them having to be checked by Apple first. Basically, Apple will sell the components that are included in the Lightning dock to accessory manufacturers, they will be able to implement them in their own products, which must be verified by Apple and only then reach the market. This process will take months, but at least we know that the big accessory manufacturers now have access to technology and will rush to bring interesting products to the market.
The technology behind the Lightning dock was cloned by the Chinese, soon the market will be invaded by bad and cheap products, so be careful what you buy.
