Apple ‘to SCRAP iconic iPhone feature after 10 years’ – and it’ll cost you

He said the latest indication is that the "iPhone will abandon Lightning port and switch to USB-C port".

"USB-C could improve iPhone’s transfer and charging speed in hardware designs, but the final spec details still depend on iOS support," he tweeted.

“It’s expected to see existing USB-C-related suppliers of Apple’s ecosystem (e.g., IC controller, connector) become the market’s focus in the next 1-2 years, thanks to vast orders from iPhones and accessories’ adoption of USB-C ports."

Apple has already moved to USB-C on its iPad devices.

It's also used on Macbooks.

But in recent years the firm has been pressured to move iPhones across as well.

The EU has been planning new rules forcing tech giants to use the same port standard, arguing that it'll cut down on people having loads of different wires stuffed in draws.

Apple has used the lightning port on iPhones since 2012.

It's much tinnier than its predecessor, featuring 8-pins instead of 30.

Apple has full proprietary control over the lightning cable - if the rumour that they're planning a switch is confirmed, then Apple will be opening the door for competitors to step in.

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