IPhone 5 Lightning interface does not support video broadcast

The presentation iPhone 5Held a few days ago, Apple introduced and accessories for the new smartphone. Among them - USB-cable 9-pin connector «Lightning».

At first glance, the new product has a solid pros - enhanced data rate compactness (Connector decreased by 80%), increased reliability and the ability to connect a cable any party. But, as it turned out, there is a "Lightning" and minuses.

In the first place - is the need to acquire a special adapter to connect to the iPhone 5 accessories and peripherals with the traditional 30-pin connector. (According to some reports, such an addition would cost consumers $ 30.) In addition, the Lightning does not support video transmission function, and the adapter in such a case will not help. It seems that now Apple relies exclusively on AirPlayThat is, to broadcast content via Wi-Fi.

At this point in the characteristics of the iPhone 5 related to the transmission of video, contain the following details:
When using «Mirroring» image from the device will be transferred to the Apple TV in 720p resolution.

When streaming video via AirPlay to 1080p resolution is increased in the case of Apple TV third generation and remains at the 720p level Apple TV second generation.

A glimmer of hope that in the future Apple still add support for live video streams on the wire using a special cable, adapter, but no guarantee is not.

[via 9 to 5 Mac]