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 ...

Apple has launched its latest lineup of iPhone 15 phones, but in addition to the upgrades, it made a major change, ditching the Lightning connector that has been a staple since 2012’s iPhone 5 in ...

Apple's replacement of the charging port on the iPhone 15 with USB-C will require some user charging changes, but your old AC adapters, batteries, and cables aren't trash. Here's what you need to know ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Apple may be known for making fantastic products, but it's also infamous for ...

Apple could technically kill off Lightning on the iPhone and still maintain an iron-fisted grip over its MFi program, but the outcry over a switch to USB-C might prove too costly for it to happen ...

It’s several generations since Apple replaced the old-style connectors on iPhones and iPads with the smaller Lightning variety. Today, the main rival of Lightning is the USB-C port favoured by Android ...

I remember being envious of my friends with iPhones. Before the Lightning cable’s debut in 2012, I’d never experienced such a feeling. Apple’s 30-pin connector was proprietary and a little finicky. In ...

We recently explained the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt, in this guide, we will look at the difference between USB-C and Lightning connectors and cables. The cables we use play a vital role ...

Now even your USB-C and Lightning cables can spy on you. Hak5 has begun selling USB-C and USB-A cables that yes, work as cables—but they can also be used hack your laptop, tablet, or phone remotely.

I'm not sure if USB C to LIghtning cables have the extra wiring to enable the 3.0 speeds. Certainly seems as thick as a USB A to Lightning cable. I don't have a previous gen iPad Pro to test with, but ...