Apple is preparing to introduce the highly anticipated iPhone 15 series in September. As always, the phone is expected to come with performance improvements and new features, but this year, it will feature a radical change. However, this year will see a significant change, as the company is compelled to adhere to European Union regulations. For the first time, Apple will release an iPhone equipped with a USB-C port, rather than the traditional Lightning port. Despite this, the company is not particularly eager to implement the change. Recent information even suggests that Apple initially considered an iPhone 15 with a Lightning port, before ultimately opting for the USB-C. Here are the details…
Apple Considered iPhone 15 With Lightning Port Before Swapping to USB-C
As you might expect, developing a flagship-level smartphone is no easy task. Companies need to start the development process well in advance. Apple is no exception in this regard. Whenever the company introduces a new iPhone, they have already begun working on the next model. This often leads to some information about the phone being leaked early on.
According to a researcher on Twitter by the username Unknownz21, Apple prepared the first prototype models for the iPhone 15 in January 2022. However, the decision to use USB-C wasn’t finalized until March. From that point on, work was focused exclusively on versions with USB-C, although “There was a version with a lightning port very early on, but it was quickly scrapped.”
Although the European Union forced the company to abandon the Lightning port, this development was not entirely surprising. For years, Apple has been using the USB-C port in its other products. However, the company persisted in using the Lightning port for iPhones and AirPods. This led to users within the ecosystem expressing frustration over having to use different chargers for different devices. Additionally, many people criticized the Lightning port for being slow. However, the European Union’s solution may not be permanent.
Apple, which dislikes being dependent on outside, may not need to rely on USB-C charging for too long. The company has been investing in a wireless charging technology called MagSafe for some time. If they can also enable data transfer using this feature, USB-C might remain only a temporary solution.
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