But for all its strengths, there’s one thing Apple’s connector isn’t: universal. In 2022, most of our devices use a reversible, versatile port to charge and connect — and it’s not Lightning.

Can I still use my old Lightning cable? You don't have to do anything different if you’re using an iPhone or AirPods that use a lightning connector. No, you don’t need Apple’s $29 USB-C to ...

Lightning cables aren't obsolete just yet. iPhone 14 (released in 2022) will receive hardware and service support for up to seven years or until parts run out, according to Apple's support page ...

Apple just made a lot of people’s Lightning cables and accessories suddenly redundant by introducing the new iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. Four phones, not a Lightning port in ...

For more than a decade, Apple has been using the Lightning port to charge and transfer data to its iPhone line — but all that changes with the upcoming iPhone 15.Goodbye Lightning, hello USB-C.

I read that one of the big changes with Apple’s new iPhone 15 is that it has switched from a lightning connector to a USB connector. Why would Apple force us all to get new cables?

Commentary: USB-C is becoming more common on Apple products, but the Lightning cable still has a big role to play. Lisa Eadicicco Former Senior Editor Lisa Eadicicco covered mobile devices.

On Apple’s official Lightning cable, there are two chips: One authenticates that the cable is made by Apple, while the other acts as a fuse that isolates damage to the charger.

Lightning cables aren't obsolete just yet. iPhone 14 (released in 2022) will receive hardware and service support for up to seven years or until parts run out, according to Apple's support page ...