(AP) -- Bye, Lightning cable. Hello, USB-C. Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting a more widely used connection ...

In September 2012, Apple introduced the iPhone 5 — it was bigger, faster, and more powerful than its predecessor, but perhaps the most revolutionary change was how you charged it. Onstage to introduce ...

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 in just a few days, and it’s widely expected to come with a significant change. The iPhone 15 is heavily rumored to ditch Apple’s proprietary Lightning charger in ...

(CNN) — Apple retired its Lightning charger on Tuesday exactly 11 years to the day it was first announced. The effort marks a milestone moment for the company by finally adopting USB-C, a universal ...

Fortunately, the USB-C ecosystem is already thriving. Unfortunately, you’re probably going to need a dongle or three in the meantime. Fortunately, the USB-C ecosystem is already thriving.

Last week, European policymakers voted in a new law that will require all smartphones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU to come equipped with a USB-C charging. As a result, by the end of 2024, ...

Apple is preparing to sell new Beats-branded charging cables, according to placeholder product listings on a handful of reseller websites in Canada and Europe. There are listings for three different 5 ...

The Apple USB-C transition officially reached its final stage in February 2025 when the iPhone 16e launched as the last model completing the shift away from Lightning. With the Lightning port end now ...

An iPhone with a charging cable plugged into it set against a black background - Blackzheep/Getty Images If you're a longtime Apple user, one thing you might have noticed is the yellowing that you ...

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