Apple will likely add USB-C to iPhone 15, making users buy new cables to replace their Lightning ones. Apple previously removed the 30-pin Dock Connector for iPod, FireWire, and other ports in ...

Right now, you charge pretty much all your gadgets with a USB-C connector, including iPads, MacBooks, gaming devices, headphones, etc. You only need a Lightning cable for iPhones and AirPods.

The 30-pin Dock Connector appeared with the third-generation iPod in 2003, and lasted until 2012, ... and I think some USB-A to USB-C adapter cables might be 5 watts instead of 15.

The 30-pin connector was large, and Micro USB ports were finicky and hard to plug in. By contrast, the Lightning port was both small and impossible to mess up, a formula so obvious it’s a wonder ...

The connector used in the iPhone is still based on the USB 2.0 standard, which is much slower than USB 3.0. In an era of 4K ProRes video that results in huge files, Lightning has become a ...

A similar switch in charging cables was made from the 30-pin connector to Lightning more than a decade ago, releasing a concern in customers that had already invested in cables and accessories.

The Kefiany USB-C to Lightning adapter is a great option if you're on a budget — available in a pack of three for just $6.55. It doesn't come with a cable; instead, you get a compact one-piece ...

The cable replaces the 30-pin connector Apple has used since 2003, back when it had only iPods to hook up. Like that connector, it's got a USB connection at one end.

You may also use a generic USB-C to HDMI adapter, but it might be limited to a 30Hz output on the bigger screen. Alternatively, you may choose a USB-C to DisplayPort cable if your TV or PC monitor ...

Up until this point, every iPhone shipped with Apple's proprietary Lightning port. While this was an improvement over the ...