Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging,

Apple’s iPhone 17 Air, expected to launch sometime this year, is shaping up to be one of the thinnest iPhones ever produced, with reports suggesting a 5.5mm slim design. However, the Cupertino-headquartered tech titan was reportedly mulling over whether to remove the USB-C charging port entirely in favor of a fully wireless charging system.

Apple had originally planned to make the iPhone 17 Air the first completely wireless model, but has apparently changed its mind on that front.

Apple’s new iPhone 16e received a provisional 7/10 repairability rating and a broadly positive write-up in iFixit’s video teardown Monday. But one element came in for stern criticism: the USB-C port.

Apple initially wanted to make the iPhone 17 Air completely port-free, according to a report from Bloomberg. The iPhone maker reportedly considered removing the USB-C from the pho

Phone 17 Air may become Apple’s first port-free iPhone, relying only on wireless charging. Here’s everything you need to know.