The introduction of universal USB-C type chargers could lead to iPhone 14 is the latest Apple phone to be compatible with Lightning chargers. Brenda.
According to information released by analyst Mark Gurman, he said that Apple plans to phase out Lightning ports starting next year, and whoever is responsible for the new connectivity standard will be its next pinnacle in the iPhone 15 family..
Another change that this new command will include will be related to its name and is that Gurman points out that Apple is planning to close the line of Pro Max equipment. This would mean that the iPhone 14 Pro Max would be the last of this family of devices that will be rebranded as Ultra, following the trends of other brands such as Samsung..
This is something that has already been commented on as the new regulations introduced in the European market and the possibility that the United States will create a legal framework establishing the use of universal chargers by technology companies is something that has been developed for months.
You must remember that The European Union has approved USB-C chargers to become the industry standard from 2024.. This means that if Apple wants to continue selling hardware in this market, they must integrate this type of connection instead of the characteristic lightning port.
This post also received support in the US for Democratic senators raising the need for a universal charger compatible with all mobile devices.
“Year after year, Americans are dumping our obsolete chargers in landfills while we shell out more money to tech companies for new ones. This waste is leading our planet into a deeper climate crisis. I ask the Department of Commerce to follow the example of the European Union and find solutions so that we can save our money, our sanity and our planet.” Senator Ed Markey confirmed in statements provided to The Verge.
Migrate to this port type from 2023 allows Apple to have some leeway to make the process easier. In addition, being able to do this in a team that has not yet entered the market makes it easier for the company to better adapt operationally.