The 30-pin connector we've been using to connect our iPhones, iPads, and iPods to Macs and peripherals is on the way out. On the way in: A new connector Apple calls Lightning. Here's how it works ...

Even worse, Apple will only supply an older USB 2.0 cable within the iPhone 15’s box, which will limit rates for both charging and data transfer and is in no way faster than the Lightning cable.

Beyond requirements by legislative bodies , there are pros and cons to each connector type. Lightning. Lightning is an 8-pin connector that Apple released in 2012 to replace the older 30-pin cable.

The good news is that almost any USB-C cable should charge an iPhone. I don't know if pure data (no power at all) cables are even USB standard legal. Every cable I've ever seen will carry at least ...

Unfortunately, Apple has decided to keep the same USB 2.0 standard as the Lightning connector with 480 megabits per second data transfer speeds on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

You can also use a USB-C to Lightning cable for newer phones like the iPhone 11. With the adapter, you can transfer your photos, videos, files, music and wallpaper.

The USB-C-to-Lightning charges the iPhone at high speed, and the USB-C-to-USB-C cable supports 100W fast charging along with 4K@60Hz and 10Gbps data transfer. Each cable comes with a cute leather ...

Apple announced Lighting with the 2012 iPhone 5. Ten years later, the connector is still around — but that may not be the case for much longer.

The iPhone 15’s USB-C Port Might Need Special Cables For Full Functionality Apple will reportedly use its MFi standard, limiting charging and data transfer with some third-party cables.