Back in November 2021, we had reported on Apple possibly launching its upcoming iPhone 14 Pro series with USB Type C ports instead of the usual Lightning port. But unfortunately, this might not be the case.
According to iDropNews, the Cupertino based giant might retain the dated Lightning port for its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models this year. The report adds that the reason for the brand not shifting to USB Type C ports is profits. While some had initially claimed that the iPhone maker is waiting since it planned to eventually shift to a portless design, the latest report says that Apple is solely driven by money, which isn’t exactly surprising.
For those unaware, the brand can charge royalties to any third party manufacturer that seeks to sell any cable that has a Lighting port. In other words, shifting to the universal standard USB-C would have it lose out on a steady stream of revenue. So as it stands, it is highly likely that the company will stick to its proprietary design till the time a portless iPhone is finally released in the market. Although, it’s not all bad, as the brand at least plans on upgrading the Lightning port on the iPhone.
The Lightning port in the new iPhone 14 Pro series will feature USB 3.0 speeds rather than the aging USB 2.0 speeds that has been common in past iPhones. Meaning, the next gen iPhone will support faster data transfer speeds, which should be a big plus for creators. With the brand launching ProRes, videos quality and size have both risen on iPhones. The news arrives from sources close to the matter, who added that this feature will not be arriving on the base iPhone 14 and the new iPhone 14 Max model.
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