This is ridiculous. We had no way this was not future proof. It's the same connector. I completely understand and accept if it was a different connector, but in this case it isn't.
I have multiple docking stations of different brands for home office, work office, bedroom, living room. They all still work. I bought this 2 months ago and this is essentially useless. You can't even buy this in Apple stores anymore because they probably realized Belkin screwed up.
Also, you can't add to a product description that it's not compatible.
At least in Canada (Ontario), there's protection around this type of practice:
It’s illegal for the business or individual to give you false information about themselves or the product or service they offer. Some examples of misrepresentation include:
- claiming that they have licences, accreditation or certification when they don’t
- showing fake safety certification or accreditation for an item
- stating that the product is a certain grade, style, model, or quality when it isn’t
- promising to deliver a service or product when they know or should know that it’s not possible
- recommending unnecessary repairs or replacements to items
If you have a contract with a business or individual that has misrepresented their product or service, you can withdraw from the contract within 1 year.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/your-rights-under-consumer-protection-act#section-4