The issue isn’t that Apple made the lightning port. The issue is that USB C has been standard on THEIR OWN DEVICES since 2012. I understand not wanting to switch immediately after introducing a new port, but I would argue that USB has been the clear winner ever since the Switch came out in 2017, which was still 6 YEARS ago.

Apple would not have changed to an objectively better port if it weren’t for the EU regulations.

Also, lightning better than USB-C? A USB 2.0 port that transfers at 1/100th the speed? You’re insane.

Lightning ports do clog up with fluff though.

If your phone isn’t charging the way it usually does, your next stop should be to inspect the Lightning port. This is a lot more common than you might think. After all, we spend a lot of time jamming the phone — port-end first — into pockets, bags, and other places filled with dust, debris, and lint.