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Your iPhone's USB-C port does far more than charge devices.
USB-C turns your iPhone into a hub for work, media, and storage.
Wired USB-C accessories deliver faster, more reliable performance.
For years, the iPhone was stuck with the Lightning port, even as Apple moved its other devices to USB-C. That meant keeping one cable for my iPhone and another for my iPad and Mac. However, starting with the iPhone 15 lineup, Apple finally made the switch.
Every current iPhone model, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 families, now uses USB-C. And yes, it is about time.
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I really like that USB-C does far more than simplify device charging for me. It turns my iPhone into a workstation, a media hub, a storage device, and even a networking tool. If you have only been using the port to charge, you're leaving a lot on the table.
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