Apple is already testing iPhones with ports USB-C Instead of Lightning ports, according to famous analyst Mark Gorman. Apple does not plan to switch from Lightning to USB-C until 2023 at the earliest, as this year's iPhones will continue to offer a Lightning port.
We first heard about a potential switch to USB-C from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said earlier this week that Apple plans to ditch the Lightning port in favor of USB-C on iPhone 15 models of 2023.
There have been countless rumors over the years about Apple using USB-C ports, especially after Apple started using USB-C for iPads, but until now, Apple stuck with Lightning for iPhone.
Apple may be planning a swap due to legal requirements being advocated in Europe. And the European Union is working on legislation that makes Apple adopt USB-C technology in its products, especially the iPhone, iPad and AirPods.
All devices sold in Europe will need a universal USB-C port if the new legislation is adopted, so Apple will need to ship special USB-C iPhone models in Europe or simply switch to Lightning worldwide.
USB-C ports will allow for faster charging speeds and faster data transfers, in addition to making the iPhone compatible with Mac and iPad models that already use USB-C.
And if Apple moves to USB-C, Gorman says the company will produce an adapter that will allow iPhones with a USB-C port to connect to accessories that have Lightning ports.
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