Over the past few years, Apple has been under mounting pressure from legislators worldwide to transition to USB-C. The company’s ecosystem has long been defined by its Lightning port, which has been a significant source of its power. However, recent reports suggest that the AirPods Pro 2 might be joining future iPhones as the company ditches the Lightning port in favour of USB-C, according to reputed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Kuo’s tweet suggests that the “new” AirPods referenced in iOS 16.4 could be a USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2. This news has sparked interest among Apple fans, who are eagerly waiting for the next iteration of the popular AirPods Pro. The tipster expects mass shipments of the new variant to take place in the second and third quarters of 2023.
Kuo also mentioned that Apple has no plans to release USB-C versions of the AirPods 2 and 3, which implies that only the high-end AirPods are getting the USB-C treatment. The company won’t change its older devices, which is understandable, to say the least. Most of Apple’s devices have already transitioned to USB-C, and it is rumoured that this year’s iPhone 15 lineup will finally adopt the industry standard.
Despite this transition, there are signs that Apple may attempt to force users to use proprietary USB-C cables to access specific features. However, it remains to be seen whether this will materialize. Although accessories are not the main source of Apple’s profits, the Apple ecosystem is. The days of the Lightning port are numbered, and while Apple is looking towards a wireless future, it will have to contend with USB-C for the time being.
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