It’s been nearly 10 years since Apple’s then-senior vice president, Phil Schiller, declared Lightning the “modern connector for the next decade” at an Apple event in September 2012, where the company announced my newest “idea” – the iPhone 5.
Phil Schiller, Declared Lightning the “Modern Connectivity for the Next Decade” in 2012
The Lightning port debuted on the iPhone 5 and has been on every iPhone since. If Apple decides to stop using Lightning, what ports can we expect on the iPhone 14?
In 2012, Apple switched from the 30-pin port introduced in 2003 to the reverse design of the Lightning port. Today, many Apple products along with Android smartphones have switched to using USB-C cables, making the iPhone an outdated device in terms of ports. Over the years, there have been various reports of iPhones switching to USB-C or charging completely wirelessly.
IPhone 12 Pro Max “modified” with USB-C port
Even well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported in 2019 that the 2021 iPhones will remove the Lightning port. Even if that’s not the case, many people are still hoping that changes will be made to the iPhone 14 this year.
Recently, rumors suggest that the iPhone 14 will not have ports, either Lightning and USB-C, meaning it’s completely wireless. This change is expected to be available in the Pro line first. Wireless charging will be compatible with the new generation of MagSafe, which debuted with the iPhone 12 in 2020.
iPhone concept photo “no port”
In addition, the European Commission has drafted a proposal, requiring USB-C to be the standard port on devices sold in Europe. This applies to smartphones, tablets, headsets, game consoles, etc. If the proposal is approved, Apple will have two years, until 2024, to make its devices comply with European law.
Which way do you expect the iPhone to go? Will Apple abandon the “decade” timeline and continue using Lightning, or switch to USB-C or go completely portless?
Reference: 9to5mac
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