Apple's iPhone Lightning ports aren't about convenience; they're about control - The Verge

The iPhone sticks with Lightning ports instead of USB-C because of Apple’s MFi program rules, which let it dictate who can make iPhone accessories, what those accessories are, and get a cut from each one. And Apple is loath to give up revenue or control.

Why Apple Won't Kill the iPhone's Lightning Charger Anytime Soon

If you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone - Apple Support

Apple's iPhone 15 abandons Lightning cable connectors

Apple knows that dropping the iPhone Lightning port would create an 'unprecedented amount of electronic waste' : r/apple

Apple TV 4K 2022 Reviews: Faster and More Affordable With HDR10+ Support and USB-C Remote, But Largely Unchanged

Apple is killing the headphone jack — here's how headphone companies are preparing for a total hardware revolution

Will a USB-C iPhone Make Apple's Lightning Cable Obsolete? Not Yet - CNET

Apple's port changing timeline - The Verge

Apple's Lightning cable turns 10, but its time is over - The Verge

Is MagSafe in an iPhone useless? - Quora

We don't need a thinner iPhone if that means killing the headphone jack : r/ apple