> What's Apple reasoning for not abandoning Lightning for USB-C on their phones? The benefits don't outweigh the inconveniences of switching. There's a mature

> What's Apple reasoning for not abandoning Lightning for USB-C on their phones? The benefits don't outweigh the inconveniences of switching. There's a mature ecosystem around Lightning for third party accessories. And at 50% market share, their cables are pretty ubiquitous. [0] And they added Lightning charging to other products they ship (Apple Pencil, Mouse, Keyboard, Remote...). Right now, I don't think USB-C, especially with the smart cables that might or might not support every features, is an improvement over Lightning. [0] https://www.statista.com/statistics/266572/market-share-held-by-smartphone-platforms-in-the-united-states/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/266572/market-share-held...