Why Does Apple Still Choose Lightning Over USB-C For iPhones?
The hidden truth that you might not realize.
If you have been using iPhone since 2012, you may remember the introduction of the iPhone 5, with its redesign and taller look. But not just that, this is also the year that Apple introduced a new connector called “Lightning” that replaces the 30-pin dock connector.
The Lightning connector has a slim and compact charging solution for iPhone. Its thin design allows more space and improvement for other iPhone components, such as a microphone, speaker, vibration motor/taptic engine, etc. And it is easier to use, with its reversible design.
Interestingly, it still exists and is relevant to the newer iPhones. Our iPhones still adopt the same charging technology as the iPhone 5, with no significant changes to the Lightning connector.
But the question now is, does Apple think of moving to USB-C?
As you may realize, all major smartphones company adopted USB-C connectors for their devices. It is now become the universal charging connector for smartphones, except iPhones.
So what is going on? Why did Apple not join them? Is it hard to manufacture an iPhone with USB-C?
