Sentences with phrase «mfi accessories program»

Apple has updated the specs for its MFi accessories program (which also got a snazzy new logo over the weekend), letting companies now put USB - C ports on licensed devices, as well as create 3.5 mm to Lightning cables for the first time, as reported by 9to5Mac.

Apple is now allowing third - party manufacturers to sell their own 3.5mm - to - Lightning cables under its MFi accessories program.

Along with updated logos for its MFi accessories program, Apple is now letting third - party accessory manufacturers to sell 3.5mm - to - Lighting cables, as well as USB - C ports in their products, according to a report from 9to5Mac.

Not exact matches

Then there's the vast MFi certification program — which certifies the usage of the same Lightning port on a vast array of accessories.

Any accessory - maker that wants to develop HomeKit accessories has to join Apple's Made for iPhone (MFI) certification program, which requires the use of HomeKit's security system.

The reason for Apple's decision to lower the fees is not clear, but it could persuade other accessory manufacturers that take the unofficial route to join Apple's MFi program.

Apple requires that companies that want to build HomeKit - connected accessories do so under the MFi specifications, within the licensing program, and follow the published guidelines.

Apple will hold a conference in Shenzhen, China, between November 7 and November 8 with its Made for iPod / iPhone / iPad (MFI) program partners to finalize its Lightning plans, according to a source «close to Apple's accessory manufacturing partner.»

Apple says commercial accessories have to have the Apple Authentication Coprocessor, must adhere to the Bluetooth core specification or obtain Wi - Fi Alliance certification, and must be certified under Apple's MFi Program.

Launched in 2005, the MFi Program is a licensing scheme for third - party manufacturers to ensure that their accessories are compatible with Apple's various products.