(WSVN) - Just when we all switched charging cables in order to plug-in our new iPhone 7s, Apple has thrown us a curve ball — the company is reportedly changing their charging cable for a third time.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple will ditch the Lightning connector on the upcoming iPhone 8 in favor of the industry’s standard USB Type-C connector.
Well hello there 😳 #iphone8 #apple https://t.co/eu7bZ27QYo pic.twitter.com/srSNs128Ze
— PixelBeard (@PixelBeardCo) March 1, 2017
The new charging cable, which is expected to be released in September, will reportedly come with a curved iPhone that lacks a physical home button, the Journal reported.
USB Type C on iPhone 8? – https://t.co/FuyRITurIY#iphone #iPhone8 #usb #usbtypec #ports #technology #techno #TechTuesday #TechNews pic.twitter.com/lUNH8IgwQW
— Need-This-Tech (@needthistech1) March 2, 2017
Although the switch may sound like a nuisance to some, switching to a USB-C charger comes with a perk. Since it is the industry standard, meaning it is already being used by Samsung, HTC, and Microsoft, iPhone users will be able swap charging cables with even their Android-using co-worker.
Solidarity, at last!
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