Rumours have been circulating for some time that Apple had plans to replace the Lightning port with an Android-style USB-C port. Apple has already moved to the USB-C cables for its iPad Pro. Lightning cables are now on the verge of extinction (stock)WHAT IS A USB-C? The latest iPad Pro also has this new socket and Apple already sells a Lightning port to USB-C charging cable. Rumours have been circulating for some time that Apple had plans to replace the Lightning port with a USB-C port.

Source: Daily Mail June 14, 2019 10:02 UTC