There is widespread anticipation that Apple will transition to the USB-Type C Port with its upcoming iPhone 15 series. However, a new leak suggests that the company will also introduce the USB-Type C port to some of the iPhone 14 models.
iPhone 14 To Get A New Charging Port?
According to a tweet by Aaron, an Apple developer and writer, the company will upgrade some of the existing models with a USB-Type C port. While analyzing the code for tvOS 17 beta 5, he found the mention of two iPhone models which were not present in the earlier builds. This code differs from the reference made to iPhone 15 models in previous tvOS builds.
The code contained references to six iPhone models, with four of them referring to the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup, while two are from the existing iPhone 14 series. The two models from the iPhone 14 lineup are the Apple iPhone 14 and the Apple iPhone 14 Plus.
Why Switch To USB-Type C?
Apple is planning to make the switch to USB-Type C to comply with the latest EU legislation, which requires all devices sold within the region to have a common charging port. The law will be in effect by 2024 and requires phone manufacturers to provide charging via the USB-Type C port.
Back in 2012, Apple introduced the lightning port with the launch of the iPhone 5, but this proprietary port has often faced criticism for its slower transfer speeds and incompatibility with other devices. However, the company has been gradually shifting to USB-Type C port since it launched the Apple iPad Pro in 2018.
Apple often continues selling its older phones at a discount after launching a new iPhone lineup. This means that the company will need to relaunch the iPhone 14 with a USB-Type C Port to allow the sale of its devices so it can continue selling the phone in the EU. If the rumours turn out to be true, it would be the first time that the company has relaunched an existing product and upgraded it with a newer port.