Just a day after Apple finally released information about the latest models of the iPhone, another product was showcased as well. That product was the Lightning Dock for the iPhone 5S, which is based on the Lightning charging port that Apple released last year with the iPhone 5. Apple has only sold iPhone docks in the past with 30-pin support, so having one that will support newer charging ports is a plus for those that want Apple branded accessories rather than one from a third party developer.
The new dock is made for the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C, but each of the smartphones have their own design so there are two new docks to choose from. Because there is one for the iPhone 5C and it looks very similar to the iPhone 5, the dock will also work with the older iPhone model. Both of the docks are priced at just $29 and only come in the typical iPhone white. The docks will be able to charge, sync your device and offer line-out support like we have seen on other iPhone docks.
Neither of the two docks are available right now, but will be ready to ship alongside of the new iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C when they officially launch on the 20th of September. You can start to pre-order the iPhone 5C this week, but if you want to get the newest iPhone 5S, you are going to want to hit up an Apple store and get in line as there is no chance for a pre-order for that device. Other than the new docking station, Apple also released a new Lightning cable that is 2 meters long and sells for just $29. This new cable will not replace the shorter one, only it will be sold next to it starting this week.
The iPhone 5S comes with a new 64-bit A7 processor and the M7 chip that is exclusively going to be used for tracking motion with fitness apps. The phone also comes in new colors for the first time replacing the black model with Space Gray, a new gold or champagne and the color white will still be available. The iPhone 5C also comes in new colors that include yellow and green. New cases for the iPhone 5C are also available in a variety of colors and have holes in them so you can see the phones original color.
