Apple Dock connector to be known as 'Lightning'

Apple is expected to show off a new, 9-pin Dock connector to replace its current 30-pin connector.Sources say the name comes from the 9-pin connector's ability to more quickly sync with computers than its predecessor.
Apple will also show off new earbuds today it'll call "Earpods." The Earpods will feature a slightly different design than those available now and will offer better sound quality. The sources also claim Apple will deliver a new iPod Shuffle boasting 2GB of storage space, and the current fourth-generation iPod Touch  storage will be boosted from 8GB to 16GB.