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A ‘C’ change is afoot for new Apple iPhone 15

Headline from Deseret News, on the newest of 2 developments

The latest editions of Apple’s flagship iPhone come with a passel of incremental upgrades and a big shift from the old lightning port to USB-C connectivity

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2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Apple to move from lightning charger to USB-C format for iPhones

    Headline from FOX 5 New York ·

  2. Newest

    A ‘C’ change is afoot for new Apple iPhone 15

    Headline from Deseret News ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 5 New York

    Apple to move from lightning charger to USB-C format for iPhones (opens FOX 5 New York)

    Published

    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Apple will reportedly soon change how its next models of iPhones charge.

  2. ZDNet

    Apple is replacing the iPhone's Lightning port with USB-C: What buyers need to know (opens ZDNet)

    Published

    ZDNet's feed description

    Apple is about to usher in a new standard of charging for the iPhone. But don't panic, your problems can be solved by investing in the right accessories.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Apple unveils iPhone with USB-C charger in line with EU law – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Previous iPhone models had used Apple's own "Lightning" charger ports, but an EU law passed last year requires all devices to be compatible with USB-C. Apple also said that it would produce carbon-neutral watches.

  4. Deseret News

    A ‘C’ change is afoot for new Apple iPhone 15 (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The latest editions of Apple’s flagship iPhone come with a passel of incremental upgrades and a big shift from the old lightning port to USB-C connectivity

  5. Variety

    Apple Unveils iPhone 15, Which Eliminates Lightning Port (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    After 11 years, Apple is bidding adieu to the Lightning connector on its flagship iPhones. The company announced the iPhone 15 at its annual fall product launch event, held Tuesday at Apple’s…

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Apple will charge $29 for a USB-C adapter for your new iPhone (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Apple announced Tuesday its new iPhone 15 lineup will feature a new USB-C charging port.

  7. Digital Journal

    Bound by EU, new iPhone expected to adopt USB-C charger (opens Digital Journal)

    Published

    Digital Journal's feed description

    Apple on Tuesday is expected to freshen its iPhone lineup, improving performance and switching to a universal charger.

  8. New York Times

    Bowing to European Pressure, Apple Changes Its iPhone Charger (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    European regulators passed a rule requiring USB-C charging across electronic devices, forcing the change in Apple’s newest iPhones.

  9. Gizmodo

    It’s Official: Apple’s iPhone 15 Ditches the Lightning Port for USB-C (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro models come with periscopic cameras, a new Action Button, and titanium frames.

  10. NBC News

    Apple rolls out a new iPhone — and embraces USB-C (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    All new Apple products, including the forthcoming iPhone 15, will no longer be manufactured to fit the proprietary chargers Apple has used to charge its devices since 2012.

  11. KTVZ Bend

    6 takeaways from Apple’s iPhone 15 event (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Samantha Murphy Kelly and Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup along with other major updates during its September keynote event on Tuesday. The company announced it will switch to USB-C charging from its proprietary Lightning charging cable with the iPhone 15, marking a m…

  12. CNET

    The iPhone 15 Replaces the Lightning Port With USB-C. Here's What You Need to Know (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    There's a new port in place on the latest iPhones, but is it any better than Lightning?

  13. East Idaho News

    Major updates announced as Apple unveils the iPhone 15 (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    (CNN) — Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup along with other major updates during its September keynote event Tuesday. The company confirmed rumors that it will switch to USB-C from its proprietary lightening charging cable with the iPhone 15.

  14. New York Times

    Apple Unveils iPhone 15 and Switches to USB-C Charger (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    European regulators passed a rule requiring USB-C charging across electronic devices, forcing the change in Apple’s newest iPhones.

  15. Gizmodo

    RIP Lightning Cords: Apple Goes Full USB-C (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro will ditch the Lightning cable in favor of the more universal USB-C for the first time in more than 10 years.

  16. Bloomberg

    Apple’s Lightning Cable Devotion Lasted Far Too Long (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    Facing an EU deadline, the iPhone maker will make a switch to USB-C charging that should have happened years ago.

  17. Washington Times

    The iPhone 15 to use USB-C charging port over Apple’s Lightning port (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Apple showed off its upcoming iPhone 15 this week to waves of fan support, but users will get an updated charging port with their new phone.

  18. BGR

    The iPhone 15 can charge your AirPods and Apple Watch via USB-C (opens BGR)

    Published

    BGR's feed description

    All four iPhone 15 models can recharge the Apple Watch and AirPods via USB-C, a surprising feature I didn't expect from Apple.

  19. Forbes

    What To Know About Apple’s New USB-C iPhone Chargers—And How To Recycle Your Lightning Cables (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The new iPhone 15 models require a USB-C cable to charge, a departure from a decade of iPhones that relied on Lightning cables.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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