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The USB-C Apple Pencil fixes an iPad problem I’ve had for years
USB-C port on Apple Pencil

Apple launched a new stylus yesterday. The company is pushing it as an affordable alternative to the second-gen Apple Pencil. In typical Apple fashion, though, the latest stylus — called the Apple Pencil (USB-C) — is still not the most affordable option for your slate. Actually, far from it.

But it finally washes away an embarrassing product blunder, one that crippled the original Apple Pencil functionally and also made it alaughingstock from a design perspective. I won’t say much and will let the issue itself do the talking with this beautiful image:

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Everything Apple didn’t announce at its iPhone 15 event
Apple's September 2023 event Tim Cook

Yesterday's iPhone 15 event revolved solely around the iPhone 15/iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 9 (along with Apple Watch Ultra 2). As a result, no new iPads, Macs, or audio products were announced. This news isn't surprising, and the omissions suggest another Apple event may occur before the year's end, although this has yet to be confirmed and may not happen for a few weeks.

There are a lot of would-be Apple products that could make appearances in the coming weeks or months — but weren't shown at today's event.
New iPads

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Does the iPhone 15 have USB-C? It’s complicated
A promotional image showing the USB C port on the iPhone 15.

When Apple introduced the Lightning connector in 2012, Apple executive Phil Schiller called it "the modern connector for the next decade." The decade has passed -- and Schiller's prophecy has been proven to be correct -- bringing unimaginable (at that time) changes to the iPhone.

But even after continuous reports on plans to relinquish it, Apple has held onto the Lighting port. Does the legacy continue with the iPhone 15, or will Apple switch to a more standard USB Type-C? You'll find out in this article.
Does the iPhone 15 have USB-C?
iPhone 15 with USB-C port. Apple

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