Lightning Connector

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  Apple Ditches Lightning Connector For USB Type-C: What It Means For You

  Apple had long argued that its cable was more secure than USB-C chargers, which are already deployed by Apple on other devices.

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  iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus With USB Type-C Port May Debut Alongside iPhone 15 Series: Details

  iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus could be re-launched by Apple with a USB Type-C port instead of the company's decade-old Lightning connector, according to a tipster. The latest leak suggests that the iPhone 15 series could be accompanied by slightly tweaked version of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

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  iPhone 15 Series USB Type-C Connectors Leak Ahead of Launch, Purported Case Hints at Action Button

  iPhone 15 series is expected to feature a USB Type-C port instead of the proprietary Lightning connector, and leaked images show the new ports. On the other hand, images of the iPhone 15 Ultra covers corroborate claims that Apple will equip the Pro models with a new Action button, similar to the Apple Watch Ultra that was launched last year.

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  Apple is Working on USB Type-C Wired EarPods for Upcoming iPhones: Report

  Apple is reportedly planning to bring the wired EarPods with a USB Type-C connector with the upcoming iPhone 15 series. The company removed the 3.5mm audio jack its smartphone with the launch of iPhone 7. Apple currently sells its wired earbuds with a lightning connector or a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, and are priced at $19 (roughly Rs. 1,550).

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  AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) With USB Type-C Port to Launch by Q3 2023: Ming-Chi Kuo

  AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) could be launched in a new model equipped with a USB Type-C port later this year, according to a market analyst. The Cupertino company is also rumoured to launch its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series of handsets with support for the modern USB connectors later in 2023.

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  iPhone 14 Series Leaks, Rumours: Everything We Know So Far

  The Apple 14 series is expected to launch on September 7. There have been a plethora of rumours suggesting possible specifications, features, design details, pricing, and more. With the expected launch date a few weeks away, let us take a look at what we can expect from the iPhone 14 lineup that is expected to make its debut in September.

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  Brazil Proposes to Make USB Type-C Chargers Mandatory for All Smartphones, Launches a Public Consultation

  The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) of Brazil has started an open public consultation on a proposal to make the adoption of the USB Type-C port mandatory in all smartphones sold in the country. Recently, the European Union reached an agreement mandating all new phones, tablets, and other small electronics sold in the region to use USB T...

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  New iPhone Models With USB Type-C Port Reportedly in Testing

  Apple is reportedly testing the USB Type-C port on its iPhone models. As per a report by Bloomberg, the iPhone models with USB Type-C connectivity are expected to launch in the second half of 2023. The news comes a few days after reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple would be swapping out the Lightning port for USB-C in the secon...

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  iPhone 15 Tipped to Feature a USB Type-C Port Instead of Lightning Connector

  iPhone 15 is expected to come with a USB Type-C port, according to an analyst. Apple’s decision to adopt the USB Type-C port for iPhone models instead of the Lightning connector port can improve the data transfer and charging speed, but is said to depend on iOS support. iPhone 15 is expected to launch in the second-half of 2023.

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  iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max Said to Feature Slightly Larger Screen Sizes Than Predecessors

  The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have been tipped to feature slightly larger screen sizes than the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, respectively.

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  iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max Allegedly Getting Lightning Connector Upgrade for USB 3.0 Speed: Report

  The Lightning connectors on the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 Pro models will reportedly allow higher USB 3.0 transfer speeds rather than USB 2.0.

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  EU Said to Legislate for Common Phone Charger Despite Apple Grumbles

  The European Commission will present a legislative proposal for a common charger for mobile phones, tablets, and headphones, a person familiar with the matter said — a move likely to affect iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals.

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  Belkin 3.5mm Audio Cable to Lightning Connector Launched in India at Rs. 2,999

  The Belkin 3.5mm Audio Cable to Lightning Connector will only be available on Amazon and Apple Stores.

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  Belkin 3.5mm Audio Cable With Lightning Connector Launched for Car Music Lovers

  This wire will eliminate the need to connect multiple wires together to listen to music in your car, and do the job for you, for the price of $30.

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  Apple Patent Describes Vacuum Seals for Waterproofed Lightning Connectors

  Apple has been granted three patents that detail methods to prevent water damage to accessories and connected devices that use Lightning connectors.