The Lightning to 30-pin Adapter was first introduced in 2012 after Apple debuted the Lightning connector to replace to 30-pin connector that had been used in iPhones and iPads up to that point.

10 years ago, Apple was still about to introduce iPhone 5, so basically every iPhone and iPad of that time still relied on the old 30-pin iPod connector. In September 2012, Apple announced the ...

The cable replaces the 30-pin connector Apple has used since 2003, back when it had only iPods to hook up. Like that connector, it's got a USB connection at one end.

Apple stuck with 30-pin for almost 10 years so Lightning will presumably have a similar lifespan. For the time being, however, you are likely to need a second Lightning to USB cable at some point.

A 30-pin connector to-Lightning adapter is available from Apple for $29. Also available is a $39 7.8-inch cable with a Lightning connector at one end and 30-pin connector port at the other ...

The Apple iPod Hi-Fi comes with a 30-pin connector. An adapter is needed to use a modern iOS deivce with it. The Lightning to 30-pin adapter is handy if you have an older accessory you like to use ...

We see a lot of cool stuff on 9to5Toys every day but one particular item seemed worth sharing today. I bought the Lightning/30-pin/MicroUSB 4-in-1 USB cable adapter last time it made the rounds ...

Apple's updated World Travel Adapter Kit includes seven pieces (up from six plus a 30-pin cable) and specifies that it supports outlets in Brazil in addition to North America, Japan, China, United ...

On the other end of the cable we find a female 30-pin dock connector that plugs into any sound dock, like our iHome dock or our ION Block Rocker portable sound system. [ratingbox] ...

Samsung used a USB cable for some of its earlier tablets that, on the tablet end, looked identical to an Apple 30-pin plug. However, it was not the same and not interchangeable.