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Tyrone Berger, Lecturer in Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University

iPhone switching to USB-C is a win for consumers and the environment – but to what extent?

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This week, technology news has been abuzz as Apple introduced its latest iPhones into the market. Among the usual new feature announcements, one stunning change has stood out in particular. The long-standing rumours are true – the new iPhone 15 series has USB-C standard charging ports.

The ditching of Apple’s proprietary Lightning port, which was first introduced in 2012, means iPhone users will finally be able to recharge their phones with the same chargers they use for other devices.

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