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=== Connectivity === {{see also|Dock connector#Apple dock connectors|l1=Apple dock connectors}} [[File:Apple iPod Chargers.jpg|thumb|right|Four iPod wall chargers for [[NEMA connector|North America]], all made by Apple. These have FireWire (left) and USB (right three) connectors, which allow iPods to charge without a computer. The unit second-to-left appears to be a model number A1102 unit. The units have been [[Miniaturization|miniaturized]] over time.]] Originally, a [[FireWire]] connection to the host computer was used to update songs or recharge the [[battery (electricity)|battery]]. The battery could also be charged with a power adapter that was included with the first four generations. The third generation began including a 30-pin [[dock connector]], allowing for FireWire or [[USB]] connectivity. This provided better compatibility with non-Apple machines, as most of them did not have FireWire ports at the time. Eventually, Apple began shipping iPods with USB cables instead of FireWire, although the latter was available separately. As of the first-generation iPod Nano and the fifth-generation iPod Classic, Apple discontinued using FireWire for data transfer (while still allowing for use of FireWire to charge the device) in an attempt to reduce cost and form factor. As of the second-generation iPod Touch and the fourth-generation iPod Nano, FireWire charging ability has been removed. The second-, third-, and fourth-generation iPod Shuffle uses a single [[Phone connector (audio)|3.5 mm minijack phone connector]] which acts as both a headphone jack or a USB data and charging port for the dock/cable. The dock connector also allowed the iPod to connect to accessories, which often supplement the iPod's music, video, and photo playback. Apple sold a few accessories, such as the now-discontinued [[iPod Hi-Fi]], but most are manufactured by third parties such as [[Belkin]] and Griffin. Some peripherals use their own interface, while others use the iPod's own screen. Because the dock connector is a proprietary interface, the implementation of the interface requires paying royalties to Apple.<ref>{{cite magazine |first= Joel |last= Johnson |title= How the "Apple Tax" Boosts Prices on iPod & iPhone Accessories |url= https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4272628.html?page=1 |magazine= [[Popular Mechanics]] |date= July 10, 2008 |access-date= September 9, 2008 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080817114656/https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4272628.html?page=1 |archive-date= August 17, 2008 |df= mdy-all }}</ref> Apple introduced a new 8-pin dock connector, named [[Lightning (connector)|Lightning]], on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the [[iPhone 5]], the fifth-generation [[iPod Touch]], and the seventh-generation [[iPod Nano]], which all feature it. The new connector replaces the older 30-pin dock connector used by older iPods, iPhones, and iPads. Apple Lightning cables have pins on both sides of the plug so it can be inserted with either side facing up.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/features|title=iPhone|website=Apple|access-date=August 19, 2014|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915011745/http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/|url-status=live}}</ref> Bluetooth connectivity was added to the last model of the iPod Nano, and Wi-Fi to the iPod Touch.
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