Why iPhone 15's USB-C switch might not be such a bad idea

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Apple has ditched its famous lightning charging port for a USB-C alternative.

Apple broke tradition on Tuesday, announcing that its upcoming iPhone 15 would have a USB-C charging port – ditching its signature lightning cable for a more universal alternative.

While some previous iPhone users may not be thrilled at the idea, there might be some benefits to making the long overdue upgrade – well, that’s if you can afford iPhone 15’s $799 starting price.Apple iPhone 15 users might soon discover that change might not be a bad idea after all.For starters, Apple users will now be able to charge their iPhones, MacBooks, iPads and Air Pods using the same USB-C charger, eliminating the hassle of moving around with multiple charging cables for each device.

Apple’s mobile phones typically come with a 20W 1 metre charging cable – which costs R529 at the iStore.The Citizen

 

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