Losing The iPhone Lightning Port Democratized The Accessories Market
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EU mandates pushed Apple to adopt USB-C worldwide on iPhone 15, ending Lightning, upending the MFi accessories market, and unlocking pro-grade USB 3 SSD workflows.
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