Apple has launched its latest lineup of iPhone 15 phones, but in addition to the upgrades, it made a major change, ditching the Lightning connector that has been a staple since 2012’s iPhone 5 in ...

For more than a decade, Apple has been using the Lightning port to charge and transfer data to its iPhone line — but all that changes with the upcoming iPhone 15. Goodbye Lightning, hello USB-C.

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) embrace of the USB-C cable with the iPhone 15 might have been a forced decision, but users with Lightning cables might have to look for a dongle yet again. What Happened: ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple's switch to USB-C marks the end of an era — and the beginning of a clutter crisis for anyone with a drawer full of Lightning cables.

I don’t think the iPhone 15’s transition to USB-C is going to be all that painful. Yes, the Lightning plug has found its way to every corner of the world, and you’re just as likely to find one to ...

This week Apple introduced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lines, which include the long-awaited switch from the company’s proprietary Lightning Connector to USB-C. And while the move may have been ...

Before the iPhone, iPod was Apple’s only portable device, and it had a proprietary 30-pin connector that was first introduced with the 2003 iPod (the first two generations had a FireWire connector ...

Apple, an early adopter of USB-A and USB-C connectors, will likely be forced to phase out Lightning over the next two years. Here's why, and what's likely to happen along the way. For decades, Apple ...

It’s time to retire Lightning, but it had a very good run. It’s time to retire Lightning, but it had a very good run. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The path forward often involves sacrifices, and this quest for ingenuity couldn't be truer when discussing consumer tech. If you've owned an ...

The Apple Vision Pro’s battery cable can be removed using a SIM push pin, revealing an oversized lightning connector and port. The Vision Pro’s battery only delivers power, so it could have achieved ...