Despite Apple’s resistance to change from Lightning to USB-C cables, it looks like the first iPhone with this port will need to be put in circulation by 2024 at the latest.
The California-based tech company has been using the USB-C connector in its laptops since 2015 and in iPads since 2018. Also worth noting is the fact that this will be the first time an iPhone will not have a proprietary charger. The Lightning cables used in old iPhones, iPads, and iPods will officially become obsolete when the first new iPhone launches with a USB-C port.
It’ll be interesting to see how this announcement ends up impacting the aftermarket price or the general availability of the last iPhone to feature a Lightning port. Apple fans love their tech and it’s not a stretch to think that some might be willing to shell out a decent amount of money to have the last iPhone with the Lightning port.
