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The article discusses the reasons behind Apple's shift from the Lightning port to USB-C on the iPhone, highlighting factors like industry standards, regulatory pressures, and technological advancements.
A new OBSOLESS case for older iPhone models converts the Lightning port to USB-C, allowing users to enjoy USB-C compatibility without upgrading their device, supporting wireless and MagSafe charging but not wired accessories, priced around $50-60.
Ken Pillonel has developed a phone case that converts older iPhones' Lightning ports to USB-C, supporting fast charging, data transfer, and CarPlay, aiming to reduce electronic waste and extend device usability. The case is available for most models at $45-$55, with additional features like SIM card storage and a lanyard attachment, and more color options coming soon.
An engineer has launched a case accessory called 'Obsoless' that adds a fully functional USB-C port to older Lightning port iPhones, supporting fast charging, data transfer, and CarPlay, without internal modifications. The product is available in multiple colors and supports 20 iPhone models, with more variants coming soon.
Despite Apple's shift to USB-C in its flagship iPhone 15 series, the Lightning port still lives on in various hardware products sold by the company. These include the iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, iPad (9th generation), AirPods Max, Apple Pencil (1st generation), Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and various cables and adapters. While Apple has embraced USB-C in many of its devices, it continues to offer Lightning connectivity for those who prefer it or have legacy devices.
Apple reportedly tested Lightning port versions of the iPhone 15 but has since switched to USB-C, which is superior in every aspect. The move is likely a response to legislators fighting against Apple's business model. The only Apple products still using Lightning would be peripherals and AirPods, with rumors of a USB-C variant of the AirPods Pro 2. However, Apple may try to implement a built-in restriction to force users to buy proprietary cables to keep its ecosystem alive.
Apple considered including a Lightning port in the iPhone 15 but quickly scrapped the idea in favor of USB-C, which has been in testing since January 2022. All iPhone 15 models, including the Pro versions, will charge via USB-C, making charging simpler across all Apple devices. Apple may eventually move towards a portless, all-display iPhone with the help of MagSafe and the upcoming Qi2 standard.
Apple reportedly began testing USB-C on the iPhone 15 back in January 2022, and all designs since March 2022 have featured the USB-C port instead of the Lightning port. The non-Pro versions will support USB 3.0 data transfer speeds, while the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will support Thunderbolt-level speeds. The transition to USB-C is likely due to the EU's new law, which requires technology companies to switch to the new charging port by 2024.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new version of AirPods Pro with a USB-C port in either the second or third quarter of 2023, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The current AirPods Pro feature Apple's proprietary Lightning port, which is inconvenient for many users. Kuo also stated that Apple has no plans to launch USB-C versions of its regular AirPods. It is unclear whether the updated AirPods Pro will have any other new features besides the USB-C port.