iPhone 15 to Switch to USB-C Charging Due to EU Regulation

The new iPhone 15 is being released and will charge via USB-C rather than Apple's proprietary Lightning port.
The change is due to an EU regulation requiring a uniform charging cord. It's part of an effort to reduce e-waste.
USB-C is considered technologically superior and allows charging, data transfer, video, etc.
Adapters will allow continued use of old Lightning cables with the new USB-C iPhones.
For those with newer iPads using USB-C already, the change means fewer cables overall.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 2:19:31 AM