It's about time.
It's official – Apple's Lightning Charger has its days numbered . And while it's a bittersweet moment that might bring a tear to the eyes of diehard Apple fans, we're not entirely surprised that the proprietary charger has finally met its end after a decade in use. What's perhaps strange is that Apple didn't drop the Lightning cable before being forced to.
What does that mean for Apple? Quite a lot. In fact, Apple is the main company that will be affected, since most other major tech manufacturers already using USB-C. Currently, Apple still uses its own Lightning chargers on the 10.2in entry-level iPad, AirPods charging cases, accessories like the MagSafe Battery Pack, Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse and most significantly the iPhone.
USB-C means a slightly larger port and its reliance on friction means USB-C chargers can wear out more quickly. Apple's Lightning cable snaps neatly in thanks to the grooves in its tip. But, a decade on, Lightning cables are now slow, offering USB 2.0 speeds in an era that's seen file sizes grow massively. On top of that, it's simply a pain to require separate cables, especially when your battery's dying and you're surrounded by Android users.
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