Apple, an early adopter of USB-A and USB-C connectors, will likely be forced to phase out Lightning over the next two years. Here's why, and what's likely to happen along the way. For decades, Apple ...

Commentary: Getting one Apple adapter is likely not worth it, even if you have a longstanding collection of old Lightning cables. Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, ...

Commentary: Apple seems poised to make another connector change with its newest iPhones. This time the switch should be much less painful. Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom ...

As I write this, it’s just a few short days until Apple’s next special event, during which it’s widely expected—obviously so, if you pay attention to patterns—the company will introduce the next ...

I don’t think the iPhone 15’s transition to USB-C is going to be all that painful. Yes, the Lightning plug has found its way to every corner of the world, and you’re just as likely to find one to ...

I never expected a small change like a new port to cause so much confusion in the Apple user base, but the debut of the iPhone 15 proved me wrong, making CarPlay a huge mess for customers of the ...

Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac The USB-C iPad Pro can charge your iPhone, but you have to buy one of Apple’s expensive USB-C to Lightning cables. Or do you? With a USB-C-to-microUSB cable, and the ...

Apple has been gradually transitioning its products from Lightning to USB-C in recent years. For example, the charging cases for both new AirPods 4 models unveiled this week, and the revised AirPods ...

For those planning to preorder the iPhone 15 but aren’t sure about what the switch from Apple’s Lighting port to USB-C entails, we’ve got you covered. For those planning to preorder the iPhone 15 but ...

The rumor mill is hard at work trying to convince people that a USB-C iPhone is coming. A recent decision from the European Union may force Apple's hand. The EU agreed on new rules that would require ...

It’s time to retire Lightning, but it had a very good run. It’s time to retire Lightning, but it had a very good run. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in ...

If you’ve just bought one of Apple’s new iPhone 15 models with its new USB-C port, you might suddenly find yourself with a drawer full of seemingly useless Lightning cables. I counted them up and my ...