Apple iPhone 15 Price, Ship Date: Adopts USB-C, Drops Lightning Port
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After 11 years, Apple is dropping the Lightning connector on its flagship smartphones, starting with the new iPhone 15.
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Incremental iPhone 15 Improvements Focus on Photography and
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Engineer Shows How the iPhone 15 Could Keep the Lightning Port
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Will the iPhone 15 Get USB-C Port? Will Apple (AAPL) Release a
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iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, Apple Watch 9: Everything Apple just
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iPhone 15 cameras: What you need to know: Digital Photography Review
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You can use any USB-C cable for the iPhone 15 series - GadgetMatch
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iPhone Shift Brings USB-C Closer to Universal Connector
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Everything We Know About iPhone 15: Release Date, Rumors, Specs
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iPhone 15 Features, Colors, Price
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iPhone 15 is official: release date, price, deals, specs and