Apple is reportedly planning to switch to USB-C for future iPhone models, according to Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple already has a couple of products in their lineup which have the USB-C port like the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and many Mac models, so there’s a possibility that we might see a USB-C port on a future iPhone model.
Recent rumors suggest that we might see the new port on the iPhone 15 models.
The lightning port does allow Apple to have some control over their products and allows them to license it to other manufacturers who would like to create accessories which use the lightning connector.
The main reason behind the switch is how Apple is being forced by the European Union to put a USB-C port on the iPhone. The new legislation by the EU states that all smartphones sold in the EU should feature a USB-C port and if passed Apple will be forced to comply.
There’s a possibility that Apple separately sells iPhones with USB-C for the EU or introduces them to the entire world.
It’s not clear when we will get USB-C on the iPhone or if the iPhone will even switch to one yet.
