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F4Tpie t1_jdqo56v wrote

Every accessory sold to use the lightning connector (including charging cables) is copy-written by Apple. This means every manufacturer to sell a cable has to give apple $4 PER item they sell using the connector.

Apple makes an enormous amount of money just licensing the lightning port.

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phiwong t1_jdqslg9 wrote

Pedantic post here. It isn't "copy-written".

Most artistic and literary work is secured by copyrights.

Most products and innovations are protected by patents.

Copywriting is something that happens a lot in advertising.

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