Is Apple finally set to abandon its proprietary Lightning port?
Apple is expected to drop its proprietary Lightning port with the release of the iPhone 15 in 2023. The switch to a USB-C port has been predicted by well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a couple of tweets. Kuo believes the iPhone released in the second-half of 2023 will be the first to make the switch, and based on Apple’s regular release schedule that will be the iPhone 15. As to why Apple is finally giving in and dropping its proprietary port, Kuo believes the company is realizing there’s some advantages to USB-C, notably data transfer and charging speed improvements.
