An independent engineer known for modifying Apple products today revealed a new accessory that adds a fully functional USB-C port to older iPhones with Lightning ports via a custom-designed case. Ken ...

Apple finally moved to USB-C for its smartphones in 2023, with the iPhone 15 series. While earlier models use Apple’s own Lightning port for charging and data transfers, USB adapters exist. Engineer ...

The long and short of it is that Apple most likely made the decision to comply with a law imposed by the EU mandating that a multitude of devices have a common charger, which included smartphones.