Apple ditches the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C after exactly 11 years
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On September 12, 2012, Apple said farewell to its clunky 15-pin connector and brought in a sleek, smooth, reversible 8-pin connector called the Lightning plug. It served the Apple ecosystem well, with a flexible array of power and data transportation options. For Apple fans, it became the One Connector to Rule Them All and was […]
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Apple ditches the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C after exactly 11 years
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Reliable leaker claims Apple will finally ditch Lightning port for USB-C in its 2023 iPhones
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iPhone Shift Brings USB-C Closer to Universal Connector
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The USB-C iPhone marks a new era for Apple — one where it's no longer in control
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Apple Plans to Ditch the Lightning Port Next Year (But Not for USB-C)
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Tech review: New iPhones ditch lightning in favor of USB-C, Technology
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Apple ditches the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C after exactly 11 years
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Apple may be adding USB-C charging to older iPhones now, too
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Why Does Apple Adopt USB-C in 2024: iPhone 15's USB-C
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Apple will drop iPhone Lightning port in favor of USB-C in 2023, claims analyst - The Verge
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Apple iPhone 15 could ditch Lightning port for USB Type-C, says report
Apple could be about to make the biggest change to the iPhone in 11 years
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Change My View: It's time for iOS devices to make the switch from Lightning to USB-C - 9to5Mac