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[โ€“] Asymptote@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Compliance reasons. USB spec at the time didn't really allow for extension cables because it added an unknown amount of resistance.

The notch was a workaround; they were within spec for the intended device both with and without that cable.

[โ€“] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Oh interesting! I guess I should stop blaming apple then.