Although the iPhone 5 hit stores early this morning, those who waited in line were unable to purchase an adapter to go with the device’s new Lightning connector. Apple told Mashable that adapters — which will allow users to connect the new charger to accessories that support the previous one — aren’t yet in stores, but should be rolled out “soon.” No specifics were given on when they might be made available. Unlike previous chargers, the new Lightning is an eight-pin, all-digital connector. Read the full story at Mashable.
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.