The European Union (EU) has advanced a proposal that would make USB-C a standard port for all mobile devices like tablets, headphones, and smartphones, including the iPhone that uses its proprietary Lightning connector. In a report by Reuters, a proposal was sent on Thursday to the European Commission, that makes USB-C the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld video game consoles. Apple is currently using its proprietary Lightning connector in iPhones and select iPad models but is already using USB-C in newer and more powerful iPad models. People have been asking for a while now when Apple will finally let go of the Lightning port for the iPhone and transition to USB-C. Looks like it might happen in the next couple of years due to a new ruling in the EU, establishing the USB-C as the common charging port in gadgets. But will Apple really ditch the Lightning for USB-C or MagSafe? The Lightning connecter was introduced in September 2012, as an upgrade to the huge 30-pin dock connector. The iPad Pro 12.9 released in 2015 also features the Lightning connector. Read more in our articles including "EU wants USB-C in all mobile devices, including the iPhone" and "Will Apple finally ditch Lightning for USB-C or MagSafe?".
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Jun 19, 2026The European Union (EU) has advanced a proposal that would make USB-C a standard port for all mobile devices like tablets, headphones, and smartphones, including the iPhone that uses its proprietary Lightning connector. In a report by Reuters, a proposal was sent on Thursday to the European Commission, that makes USB-C the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld video game consoles.
Apple is currently using its proprietary Lightning connector in iPhones and select iPad models but is already using USB-C in newer and more powerful iPad models. People have been asking for a while now when Apple will finally let go of the Lightning port for the iPhone and transition to USB-C. Looks like it might happen in the next couple of years due to a new ruling in the EU, establishing the USB-C as the common charging port in gadgets.
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