Why Apple's iPhone 15 uses a USB-C charging cable rather than a
One of the biggest changes to Apple's new iPhone is its charging port. Here is why it has moved from a Lightning cable to USB-C.
One of the biggest changes to Apple's new iPhone is its charging port. Here is why it has moved from a Lightning cable to USB-C.
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