Apple iPhone 14 Pro to be the first iPhone to use USB Type-C port

After the successful launch of the iPhone 13 series, Apple is preparing for its next lineup. The iPhone 14 will debut in the fall of 2022, with rumors of Apple’s next-generation iPhone already surfacing online.

According to LeakApplePro and iDropNews, it is expected that Apple may eventually introduce a USB Type C port in the next generation of iPhone models, and it may only work for the iPhone 14 Pro series. Since this feature will be introduced in the iPhone for the first time, the expectations of the users have also increased.

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The company have three major reasons to making the shift to USB C ports first of all the iPhone maker is trying to avoid any legal issues caused by not including the universal USB C port, and European Union pushes to standardize USB C port in all device. It even demanded the imposition of a fine on any company that does not comply with this new standard.

According to leaks, the iPhone 14 Pro will be the only variant to feature a USB C port in 2022, with reports claiming that the port will be offered in even fewer models by 2023. Furthermore, data transfer speed is also a major factor as Lightning cables still ship with USB 2.0 speeds. In the past, some iPad Pro models with USB Type-C ports supported USB 3.0, so it should come as no surprise that the company makes changes with the iPhone in the near future as well.

Lastly, the company has also may implemented this feature to protect the environment.To supporting the universally accepted standard will help in reducing electricity waste, Supporting a universally accepted standard will help reduce electronic waste, with USB C potentially cutting some costs for the iPhone 14 Pro as well. Keep in mind that this is just an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.