Apple introduced the Lightning port in September 2012 with the launch of the iPhone 5. The connector was a significant change from the previous 30-pin connector used in Apple devices, offering a smaller, more efficient connection that could be inserted either way up, enhancing ease of use.
In September 2023, over a decade later, Apple caught up with the rest of the industry and removed the Lightning port from its flagship iPhone 15 series, replacing it with USB-C, the widely adopted standard used in electronics for connectivity and charging.
And yet the Lightning port lives on in a variety of hardware still sold by Apple. We’ve compiled this list of Lightning products in one place so you won’t be surprised when your USB-C to USB-C cables don’t fit your new purchase.
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