The Anticipated Arrival of USB-C to the iPhone: Reasons for Excitement
When Apple introduced the Lightning system in 2012 with the iPhone 5, it marked a significant departure from the previous 30-pin connector that debuted on the iPod. The Lightning port, like its predecessor, was an Apple-designed interface, but it offered numerous advancements, such as the use of reversible cables and a much smaller form factor, being 80 percent smaller than its predecessor.
As the launch of the iPhone 15 series approaches, Apple appears ready to once again change the iPhone's ports. This time, the switch will involve moving from Lightning to USB-C, the universally reversible USB standard widely used in Android phones, Windows PCs, and even Apple's own Macs and iPads.
The driving force behind this shift can be attributed to the European Union, which has mandated the a...