Apple iPhone 14 will change the Lightning connector to USB-C

The promotion of unification of connectors for smartphones and tablets in Europe and the United States is putting a lot of pressure on Apple. Therefore, already in 2022, there is a possibility that the iPhone 14 will change the Lightning connector to USB-C. All this is timed by the manufacturer to reduce the harmful impact on the environment. Although, the problem has not been discussed for the first year. And the company could have taken a step in this direction long ago.

Apple iPhone 14 will change the Lightning connector to USB-C

 

Whatever they talk about within the walls of Apple about the conservation of nature, the essence of the problem is a little different. The Lightning interface, developed in 2012, operates at the USB 2.0 level. That is, for almost 10 years the company has lagged far behind in wired data transmission technologies. And the transition to the USB-C standard is connected with this.

 

For example, to transfer 2 hours of 4K video, the old interface will take about 4 hours. And USB-C will transfer video in just 2.5 hours. The Lightning problem also affects the charging speed, with all the resulting inconveniences. And here Apple has 2 solutions - to adopt USB-C or to develop a new interface.

It is unlikely that the manufacturer will create a new connector, although everything is possible. But you can come to a unified interface at no cost. Knowing Apple’s policy of saving money on the latest developments, the decision to switch to USB-C is quite expected.