Iphone/ipad not recognised by macbook pro

my new macbook pro no longer recognises my iphone or ipad. Ocassionally it charges for a few seconds but then connection disappears. All leads working fine.
so...not charging...not showing in itunes either....

Hey mikedignam,
To start off troubleshooting your devices not appearing on your Mac, begin with the steps in the appropriate troubleshooting assistant below:
iPhone Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/itunes/
iPad Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/
If the issue persists after following along with the troubleshooting assistants, continue with the steps below:
Ensure that your Mac meets the minimum system requirements for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. iTunes 10 and later requires Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later.
Update to the latest version of iTunes and Install software updates on your Mac.
Check USB connections. iOS devices require USB 2.0 to function properly. If you are not sure if your Mac has USB 2.0 ports, refer to the computer's specifications. Disconnect other USB devices, and connect your device directly to a USB port on your Mac.
Restart your Mac.
Mac OS X v10.6.8 or earlier only: Reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Service.
Additional Information
In rare circumstances, your device may be recognized after reinstalling iTunes, but after you restart your Mac, the device may not be recognized again. If this happens, and you are using Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard), please follow the steps in this article.
via: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
Best,
Delgadoh

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