
In January 2020, the European Commission proposed laws to standardize charger ports.
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In October 2022, the Siri Remote bundled with the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K replaced the Lightning port with USB-C, becoming Apple's first accessory to charge via USB-C.
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In October 2018, Apple released a range of iPad Pro models that replaced Lightning with USB-C the 2020 iPad Air (4th generation) and 2022 iPad (10th generation) similarly replaced Lightning with USB-C. Lightning cables with a USB-A end only support USB 2.0. The only accessory that supports USB 3.0 is the camera adapter. The iPad Pro, released in 2015, features the first Lightning connector supporting USB 3.0 host. Apple is the sole proprietor of the trademark and copyrights for the designs and specifications of the Lightning connector. Apple was given a partial transfer of the Lightning trademark, suggesting that Harley-Davidson likely retained the rights to use the name for motorcycle-related products. On November 25, 2012, Apple acquired the "Lightning" trademark in Europe from Harley-Davidson. The iPod Touch (5th generation), iPod Nano (7th generation), iPad (4th generation) and iPad Mini (1st generation) followed in October and November 2012 as the first devices with Lightning. The Lightning connector was introduced on September 12, 2012 ( ), with the iPhone 5, as a replacement for the 30-pin dock connector. The plug is indented on each side to match up with corresponding points inside the receptacle to retain the connection. The Lightning plug is symmetrical (same pins on either side) and therefore is reversible.

Using 8 pins instead of 30, Lightning is much smaller than its predecessor.

The Lightning connector is used to connect Apple mobile devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods to host computers, external monitors, cameras, USB battery chargers, and other peripherals. Lightning is a proprietary computer bus and power connector, created and designed by Apple Inc., and introduced on September 12, 2012 ( ), in conjunction with the iPhone 5, to replace its predecessor, the 30-pin dock connector. Lane 0 and 1 may swap in IC of device connector (they do not swap if the accessory identification chip is connected to the ID0 pin) 16 (plug receptacle on early iPad Pro models).
