iPhone Shift Brings USB-C Closer to Universal Connector
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By dropping Lightning and adopting USB-C ports on its new iPhone 15 devices, Apple is bringing the connection cable closer to becoming universal.
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Will the iPhone 15 Have USB-C Charging? What We Know So Far - CNET
What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?
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Exploring Apple's Transition to USB-C - Anker US
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Here's why Apple's charger switch is such a big deal
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Here's why Apple's charger switch is such a big deal
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