What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?

Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting USB-C, a more widely used connection standard.

Apple iPhone 15 Price, Ship Date: Adopts USB-C, Drops Lightning Port

This USB 2.0 cable connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your computer's USB port for syncing and charging. Or you can connect to the Apple USB Power Adapter for convenient charging from a wall outlet.

Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1m)

USB-C vs. Lightning: What's the Difference?

iPhone Fast Charger Cable,Fast Charger iPhone 20W PD USB C Wall Charger Type C Power Adapter Lightning Cable Fast Charging Plug Compatible with iPhone 14/13 Pro/12/11/XS/Max/XR/X/8 Plus/SE 2022,iPad : Electronics

iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?

Apple 240W USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) ​​​​​​​ : Electronics

Apple to put USB-C connectors in iPhones to comply with EU rules, iPhone

New EU Rules on USB-C Charging Could Force an iPhone Redesign

Apple (AAPL) Testing iPhones Without Lightning Ports in Favor of USB-C - Bloomberg

Why Apple's iPhone 15 uses a USB-C charging cable rather than a Lightning cable - ABC News

Apple Says iPhones Will Finally Get USB-C Ports

iPhone will HAVE to come with USB-C charging cable by December 2024

Apple's iPhone 15 USB-C Port Has Me Stoked. But There Are Downsides - CNET

iPhone switching to USB-C is a win for consumers and the environment – but to what extent?