Next year's iPhone might have a USB-C instead of Lightning connector

Dongle hell might finally be getting a little better next year. 

According to a new report from DigiTimes, Apple is planning to replace its proprietary Lightning connector with the more widely used USB-C connector on the iPhone and iPad next year. 

Citing sources from Apple's supply chain, Digitimes says previous rumors that this would happen this year are incorrect, as Apple is still in "redesign phase" and will not be able to make the switch until 2019. 

Digitimes has a spotty record when it comes to accuracy of its Apple-related rumors, but this one actually makes a lot of sense. A report in May claimed that Apple will start shipping iPhones with a faster, USB-C charger and a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box.  Read more...