Apple is replacing the iPhone's Lightning port with USB-C: What buyers need to know
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Bad news for iPhone 15 buyers? USB Type-C could spell trouble
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The End of Lightning: USB-C for iPhone 15 (and Beyond)
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Apple's iPhone Lightning ports aren't about convenience; they're about control - The Verge
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Here's why Apple's charger switch is such a big deal
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iPhone 15 buyers will be reminded Lightning cables are now landfill
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What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable? - CBS Philadelphia
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When is USB-C coming to the iPhone? Here's what we know
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Apple Retail Staff Drilled to Recommend iPhone 15 USB-C Charging Accessories at Point of Sale - MacRumors
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Apple should replace the iPhone's Lightning port, not remove it
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Apple Says iPhones Will Finally Get USB-C Ports
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Apple is FINALLY Switching iPhone to USB-C!
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Reliable leaker claims Apple will finally ditch Lightning port for USB-C in its 2023 iPhones