A USB-C iPhone could be part of a broader move away from Lightning for Apple

Reports earlier in the week suggested that Apple was moving away from its proprietary Lightning port. According to analyst, the company is working on accessories, including AirPods, that can charge via the internet.

1. Portless iPhone may cause more problems due to current limitations of wireless technologies & the immature MagSafe ecosystem.

2. Other Lightning port products (e.g., AirPods, Magic Keyboard/Trackpad/Mouse, MagSafe Battery) would also switch to USB-C in the foreseeable future. https://t.co/KD14TgBmtr

The forecast was shared by Kuo in response to a post he made on May 11th. He said in an earlier message that Apple would redesign the iPhone to feature the universal port standard by the second half of the century. The prediction was later confirmed by Bloomberg.

It's not clear when Apple could move its accessories to theusb-c. According to a report published on Friday, Apple won't release a new version of the phone until next year at the earliest. It would make sense for the company to complete the move all at once, but there is no guarantee that will happen.

Apple's motivation for moving its accessories away from Lightning may have more to do with avoiding regulatory scrutiny than it does with creating a better user experience. In an effort to cut down on electronic waste, the European Union has spent years pushing for a universal charging port and last month moved one step closer to mandating it on all small and medium-sized electronics.