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Apple Axes Lightning Cable With iPhone 15 Launch

Tech giant Apple finally delivers a USB-C port for iPhone 15 portfolio, and bucks trend by mostly not raising retail prices

Amid popularity of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, Apple is reportedly considering raising the prices for new Pro handsets

Goodbye to Lightning port and hello to universal charger, as Apple confirms it will comply with the European Union's law change

Noted Apple leaker Mark Gurman says iPhones are moving to USB-C next year, but warns it is “just a stopgap”

Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices

End of the road for Lighting connector? Apple has until 2024 to standardise its charging ports on the USB-C connector

Apple's developer conference may be overshadowed by possible EU agreement for common charging port for all mobile devices

Apple not happy. Protracted effort by European Union to create universal charger for mobile devices nudges one step closer

A decade late and the end for lightning cables? Apple will be forced to install USB-C ports on all its devices sold in the EC

Only a decade late? European Commission on Thursday will reportedly present its proposed legislation for a common phone charger

Apple has cautioned against the renewed EU push for a common mobile charger, warning that losing its Lightning port will add to e-waste mountain

Frustrated at lack of progress towards universal phone charger, EU to consider whether to take action

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