Apple has used Lightning for almost 10 years, when it was introduced to replace the much larger 30-pin cable that originated with the iPod. In recent years, many have forecast the death of the port.
Trusted leaker says Apple’s Lightning could finally die next year for USB-C
If this trusted leaker is to be believed, we could see an iPhone with USB-C in place of the usual Lightning connector as early as next year.
A History of The iPod, as Apple Bids Farewell to The Iconic Music Player
The product line gradually lost relevance after people began carrying their music with them on their smartphones.
The Apple iPod Changed Music as we Know It
More compact iterations such as the iPod Mini, Nano, and Shuffle were all released before the end of 2005. That year, Apple sold 22.5 million iPods in various forms, more than quadrupling its ...
Apple will drop iPhone Lightning port in favor of USB-C in 2023, claims analyst
Apple is preparing to swap the proprietary Lightning port on its iPhones next year for the nearly universally-embraced USB-C, claims company analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a pair of tweets, Kuo said Apple ...
Apple tipped to add USB-C to iPhone 15 — and kill Lightning for good
However other rumors, including a report from Kuo, dampened those rumors and suggested Apple might launch a portless iPhone instead — skipping USB-C entirely. Now Kuo appears to have changed his tune.
Full Range of iPhone 14 Color Options Revealed by Purported Leak From China
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models will be available in a refreshed range of color options, including an all-new purple color, according to ...