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_Modern_ HDMI supports ARC, 3D and Ethernet. The early versions didn't, and you have to upgrade components to get the functionality. Apple is solving a real problem here: next time the HDMI consortium adds another random feature to their bus, Apple can just ship a new adapter that will work with all Lightning devices since none of the HDMI hardware is in the phone.


Since when did Apple care about not having to replace your iPhone?


Apple still sells millions of iPhone 4(S)s every month. I'd say they care about it to the tune of a few billion dollars.


The 4S is what, 18 months old?


Since they decided to issue OS updates to existing owners?


Those with original iPhones, 3G, 3GS or original iPads no longer get updates.




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