Apple Completes Transition to USB-C Across iPhone Lineup

With the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple has officially discontinued all Lightning port-equipped iPhones, marking a major shift in its product ecosystem.

• The iPhone 16e, introduced today, features a USB-C port and replaces the iPhone SE, which was the last model with a Lightning port.
• Apple no longer sells new iPhones with Lightning ports, completing a transition that began with the iPhone 15 in 2023.
• The move to USB-C aligns with EU regulations mandating a universal charging standard for mobile devices by the end of 2024.
• Lightning ports, first introduced in 2012, are now limited to a few legacy Apple accessories, such as the first-generation Apple Pencil.
• This shift also marks the end of Touch ID on iPhones, as the iPhone SE was the last model to feature the Home Button.

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