Apple already clearly knows the benefits that the USB-C standard has to offer. Macs make use of USB-C, and even the iPad has ditched the proprietary Lightning port for USB-C.

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But if USB-C is so good, why is the iPhone still stuck using Lightning?

Good question.

Maybe because shifting would result in masses of e-waste? Or maybe because Apple gets money every time a company licenses the use of the port?

But whatever the reason, its days could be numbered.

According to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 will likely drop Lightning for USB-C.

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My latest survey indicates that 2H23 new iPhone will abandon Lightning port and switch to USB-C port. USB-C could improve iPhone's transfer and charging speed in hardware designs, but the final spec details still depend on iOS support.

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