Apple to put USB-C connectors in iPhones to comply with EU rules
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Firm says it has no choice but to switch from proprietary Lightning port to the USB standard in EU
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Apple rolls out its new iPhone 15 — and embraces USB-C
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Apple Says iPhones Will Finally Get USB-C Ports
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What is USB-C? An engineer explains this one device connector to rule them all
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When Apple BS's the USA. - technology post - Imgur
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Will Apple's iPhone 15 Have a New Charger? What the USB-C Change Means
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New EU Rules on USB-C Charging Could Force an iPhone Redesign
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Will iPhones sold in the US also have the USB-C charging port? - AS USA
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USB-C vs. Lightning: What's the Difference?
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