Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste
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Some members of the European Parliament want all phone-makers to adopt a universal port.
Apple could be about to make the biggest change to the iPhone in 11 years
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iPhone 15 replaces Lightning port with USB-C : r/apple
The Real Reason Apple Doesn't Want To Add A USB-C Port To The iPhone, by Jano le Roux, The Startup
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How and why would Apple kill the iPhone's Lightning port
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Apple will be forced to change its iPhone charger in the EU
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The iPhone 15 Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here's What That Means
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Apple Unveils iPhone 15 With Changes to Its USB-C Charger - The New York Times
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iPhone Shift Brings USB-C Closer to Universal Connector
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Apple knows that dropping the iPhone Lightning port would create an 'unprecedented amount of electronic waste' : r/apple
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Lightning (connector) - Wikipedia
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The Best Lightning Cables for iPhone and iPad of 2024
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TalkWorks iPhone Charger Lightning Cable 4ft Short Strain Relief Heavy Duty Cord MFI Certified for Apple iPhone 12, 12 Pro/Max, 12 Mini, 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS/Max, X, 8, 7, 6
Why did Apple remove the USB port from their newer iPhones, iPads and MacBooks? Is there any way to connect them with a cable other than lightning or USB-C ports without buying
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Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste - BBC News