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The next iPhone will likely have a USB-C port. They couldn't have changed the lightening port on the iPhone after only being on the iPhone for a single generat
by sahaj 10y ago
The next iPhone will likely have a USB-C port. They couldn't have changed the lightening port on the iPhone after only being on the iPhone for a single generation.
- dpark 10y agoYou think they're going to ditch lightning after everyone buys a bunch of accessories? They could, but I doubt it. What would switching to USB C do for Apple?
- troygoode 10y ago"They could, but I doubt it." – you mean exactly like they did with the switch to Lightning already?
- JBReefer 10y agoIf you're going to piss people off by removing the headphone jack, you don't do it again by changing ports next year. You tear the bandage off in one go.
- dpark 10y agoYes, I mean it exactly like that. Apple could and would switch if it provided them significant benefit (smaller, more robust connector, ability to make the phone thinner, new capabilities). I don't see that USB-C provides them with anything except a loss of control over the connector and a bunch of annoyed customers.
- jolux 10y agoThey're not about to switch to USB-C on mobile. They've been doubling down on Lightning recently with the Apple TV remote and the new Magic peripherals.
- adt2bt 10y agoMore likely IMO is the next iPhone will have a lightning to USB-C cable.