Apple is replacing the iPhone's Lightning port with USB-C: What buyers need to know
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Apple iPhone X modded to replace Lightning port with USB Type-C
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iPhone Sticking With Lightning Port Over USB-C for 'Foreseeable
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About the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable - uni
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Apple couldn't get away with proprietary USB-C cables for iPhone 15
Using the Wrong Charger Could Damage or Destroy Your iPhone
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Apple iPhone 15 Launch
iPhone 15 and 15 Pro First Look: Why a Tiny USB-C Port Is a Huge
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Lightning won't work on iPhone 15 customers will be told
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iPhone 15 buyers will be reminded Lightning cables are now landfill