
The Last Apple Product with a Lightning Connector
Despite shifting most of its products to USB-C, Apple still sells a product with a Lightning connector, making it the last holdout of its proprietary technology.
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Despite shifting most of its products to USB-C, Apple still sells a product with a Lightning connector, making it the last holdout of its proprietary technology.

Apple's Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad may switch from Lightning to USB-C in spring 2024, according to a rumor from Weibo user "Instant Digital." The peripherals have remained largely unchanged since their last major update in 2015, but the switch to USB-C has been widely anticipated. The new versions may address the inconvenience of the Lightning port's placement on the bottom of the Magic Mouse, which prevents it from being used while charging. Apple has been gradually transitioning to USB-C across its product lineup, and the rumored update aligns with the company's plans for several product releases in the spring.

Apple is set to update its Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard with USB-C ports alongside the release of the next iMac. This follows the recent transition of the iPhone 15 and AirPods Pro 2 to USB-C. The new iMac, expected to be powered by the next-gen M3 chips, will mark the USB-C transition for Mac accessories. The standard AirPods and AirPods Pro are also likely to receive USB-C upgrades in the future.