Apple has stopped selling new iPhones ...
## Apple Bids Farewell to Lightning Port with iPhone 16E Apple has discontinued sales of new iPhones with Lightning ports, marking the end of an era. The launch of the iPhone 16E saw the removal of the iPhone 14 and third-generation iPhone SE from its website, leaving all new iPhones equipped with USB-C ports. This transition has been long-awaited, as Apple has gradually migrated its devices from Lightning to USB-C over the past few years. The iPhone 5 debuted Lightning in 2012, but updated iPads, Magic Mouse, keyboards, and even the Siri Remote for Apple TV now feature USB-C ports. While Apple still offers certain accessories that rely on Lightning, such as the first-generation Apple Pencil and adapters, the company's steady shift towards USB-C suggests that the days of Lightning are numbered. For those who have cherished the Lightning port, it may be time to consider an upgrade to a USB-C iPhone. With the discontinuation of Lightning-enabled iPhones, users now have a wider selection of USB-C iPhones to choose from.
