Rumors have repeatedly linked Apple’s release of the iPhone with a USB-C connector, and now this data has been confirmed by Bloomberg. Citing people familiar with the situation, he said that Apple has already tested the iPhone with USB-C. In addition, the company is also working on an adapter – an adapter that will allow you to use it with new iPhones that have a USB-C port equipped with accessories previously released for Lightning. However, the iPhone with a USB-C port will have to wait: such models will not appear until 2023. So the iPhone 14 will still get a Lightning connector.

Transferring the iPhone to the USB-C connector seems logical, not only in terms of compliance with the requirements of the European regulator, but also in terms of compatibility within Apple’s proprietary ecosystem. iPads and Mac laptops have already ported to USB-C, and the iPhone is not yet available. As a result, owners of various Apple devices are forced to use chargers and cables together. All this makes it difficult to interact with Apple products, although the company always strives for simplicity. Of course, transferring iPhone to USB-C will make life much easier for users.

Transferring iPhone to USB-C will inevitably lead to updating both branded and third-party line of accessories. USB-C adapter – As for Lightning, it’s unclear whether it will be included with the iPhone 15 or if the company will offer it as an accessory for an additional fee.