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Rumor: upcoming ‘iPhone 12’ will still pack a Lightning connector

Apple leaker and Twitter user “Fudge” tweets that the upcoming iPhone 12 will use a Lightning port instead of USB-C, while the 2021 “iPhone 13” will replace Lightning with wireless charging and/or a Smart Connector depending on the model

The Sellers Research Group (that’s me) disagrees, at least in part. I think both the 2020 and 2021 iPhones ill replace the Lightning port with USB-C connectivity. I don’t see any reason to do otherwise. 

I’m doubtful about a Smart Connector appearing on an iPhone next year, but I’d love to be wrong. The connector — introduced with the iPad Pro — allows peripherals to be attached magnetically and requires no cords, pairing, or plugs. It’s one of Apple’s most under-utilized technologies.

Dennis Sellers

Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.

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