Apple just announced its latest suite of iPhones will not use the proprietary Lightning charger. This isn’t a surprise due to EU regulations announced last year.
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
Will the iPhone 15 Have USB-C Charging? What We Know So Far - CNET
Apple staff will unsurprisingly tell iPhone 15 customers that
USB-C iPhones mandatory from 2024, as EU agreement reached
There's no Lightning on iPhone 15, get ready for USB-C - The Verge
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Apple expected to claim switching to USB-C in the iPhone 15 was
iPhone switching to USB-C is a win for consumers and the
Apple exec says future iPhones will comply with EU's USB-C mandate
iPhone Switching To USB-C Is A Win For Consumers And Environment
Tech: Apple could soon be FORCED by EU rules to change iPhone
Apple Will Be Forced To Use USB-C Charger In iPhones Under
It's official: Apple required to make a USB-C iPhone by 2024
Apple September 12 Event: iPhone 15 Charging Port Change to USB-C