Apple's Lightning Adapters Are Now Shipping: Report

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Apple's Lightning adapter may soon be on its way to iPhone 5 owners,according to a report.

The adapters, which support accessories that are not compatible with the new iPhone's connector, are being shipped to customers who ordered the device and should arrive on Oct. 9, according to a report by MacRumors.

Apple's website says the device will ship in October, but does not give an exact date.

The Lightning adapter is priced at $29 and is compatible with the iPhone 5, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano 7th generation.



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