In addition to testing models with a USB-C port in recent months, Apple is also working on an adapter that would allowto make future iPhones work with accessories designed for the current Lightning connector, he wrote, citing internal sources. Bloomberg News Agency.
The change can take place in 2023 at the earliest. Apple for this year’s new models a Lightning connector retention plans.
With the transition to USB-C, Apple rationalized chargers used by different devices. Most of the company’s iPads and Macs already use USB-C instead of Lightning. That means Apple customers can’t use a single charger for their iPhones, iPads, and Macs – which is a weird lineup given Apple’s propensity for simplicity. Both iPhone and Apple Watch wireless chargers use a USB-C connector for power supplies.
The company did not comment on the information.
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