Commentary: The Lightning port may be more common than you think on Apple goods, even when the USB-C iPhone is released
This week, Apple gave a concrete hint regarding the future of the iPhone, an uncommon occurrence. Apple will abide by the European Union's directive that all phones in the area adopt USB-C as the standard smartphone charging port by 2024, according to company executives, who also confirmed this. As a result, future iPhones will have to abandon the Lightning connector, which has been around since 2012.
Given the new specifications set forth by the EU, the iPhone's switch to USB-C is likely. Speaking at the Wall Street Journal Tech Live conference, Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of global marketing, asserted that the business has "no alternative" but to "comply with local laws" as it does everywhere else. However, that does not imply that the Lightning cable will soon become obsolete.
Due to the abundance of accessories that continue to use it and the popularity of earlier iPhones, the Lightning port may have a bigger impact on Apple's portfolio than you may anticipate.
It's no secret that Apple devices are using USB-C more and more frequently. With the exception of the iPad from the ninth generation due out in 2021, it is available on every iPad in the company's current lineup. Apple's MacBook Pro and Air models both have USB-C connectors.
But the USB-C port on the iPhone has eagerly awaited by both consumers and tech reviewers. Even last year, a customised iPhone X with a USB-C connector sold for $86,001 on eBay. After all, why wouldn't you want to charge your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the same cord? The new EU directive is a step in the direction of longer-term charging convenience. However, there is a likelihood that consumers may switch between chargers during the transition period in order to charge both new iPhones and older accessories.
Apart from the iPhone, there are a few products that need a Lightning connection for cable charging. These include the AirPods earbuds, AirPods Max, and the original Apple Pencil.
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