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- Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup marks the company’s first switch from Lightning to USB‑C, a change that simplifies cable management across iPhone, iPad, MacBook and accessories. The new port unlocks a range of functions beyond charging, including reverse wired power delivery (up to 4.5 W), turning the phone into a portable power bank for other USB‑C devices. It also enables the iPhone to act as a mobile workstation, media hub, external storage device, and networking tool, thanks to faster, more reliable wired connections. ZDNET highlights these capabilities as key benefits of the USB‑C transition, emphasizing the broader productivity and convenience it offers users.
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