On: Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cabl...

[SamReidHughes]

Yes? That depends on the device, of course.

I think another good argument for phones is that it's surely much easier to clean lint out of a lightning port than a USB C port.

Edit: But probably, I'd guess, right now the main reason Apple has stuck to lightning to whatever extent it is is because it's more convenient for its customers. USB C is already the standard, and Apple would benefit from switching to USB C across its product line if its customers would like that more.

[Wowfunhappy → SamReidHughes]

> Apple would benefit from switching to USB C across its product line if its customers would like that more.

Regarding this specifically, I think it's because Apple makes money from licensing Lightning cables and lightning accessories.

[SamReidHughes → Wowfunhappy]

Well that is a factor which tilts the curve, certainly.