What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?

Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting USB-C, a more widely used connection standard.

The iPhone 15 Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here's What That Means

Staying power: lasts 30 longer than ordinary cables. Proven in a laboratory environment to withstand 30000 bends. Mfi: mfi certification and strict quality testing ensure your Apple devices are charged safely, at their fastest possible speed.

Anker USB C to Lightning Cable (Apple MFi Certified/6ft/Red)

Apple 240w Usb-c Charge Cable (2m) : Target

GENTEK USB-C to Lightning Phone Charger, Blue or Pink, 6 ft

USB-C: the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable

The iPhone 15 Replaces the Lightning Port With USB-C. Here's What You Need to Know - CNET

iPhone 15 USB-C charger replaces old Lightning cord. Why the change?

What iPhone 15's switch to USB-C charging cables means for you - The Washington Post

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

Lightning to USB Cable (2 m) - Apple

New EU Rules on USB-C Charging Could Force an iPhone Redesign