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There was a need for this. Using eight pins instead of thirty, Lightning is significantly more compact than the 30-pin dock connector and can be inserted with either side facing up. The advantages are:

1. The Lightning connector is made primarily from solid metal, while USB's thin metal and plastic make it structurally weaker. The ability of a Lightning plug to be inserted in either direction reduces wear from attempts to insert the plug upside down, and offers user convenience.

2. Lightning improves on Micro-USB's limit of 9 watts, allowing at least 12 watts to accommodate the iPad.

3. Lightning may be forward compatible with future versions of USB, meaning devices will not become obsolete.

4. The Lightning port can either charge a device, or allow the device to power accessories.

5. Official Lightning connectors contain an authentication chip that makes it difficult for third-party manufacturers to produce compatible accessories without being approved by Apple. This allows Apple to prevent low quality or dangerous items from being sold.

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