From 2024, a new law comes into force in the European Union requiring manufacturers to use USB-C as a connector for charging and data transfer.
Authoritative journalist Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, citing his own sources, said that Apple is ready for change. According to him, the company will introduce a new connector in 2023 with the release of the iPhone 15 line.
It is not yet clear what will happen to other devices, such as AirPods, Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. Technically, the law prohibits the sale of new devices.
Cupertinos will be able to continue to sell all existing models with Lightning for as long as they wish, but if they upgrade their gadgets, they will have to switch to USB-C. It is possible that their upgrade will be delayed. [9to5]