An engineer in China has reportedly crafted a unique iPhone concept that adds two charging ports simultaneously — a Lightning port and a USB-C port, the latter being common on Android devices. This development was highlighted by 9to5Mac in its coverage.
In the accompanying clip, the creator demonstrates installing a second port beside the existing Lightning port on the right side of the iPhone. The test shows both ports functioning fully, capable of data transfer and battery charging, suggesting a practical dual-connector setup.
Community members on Reddit engaged with the idea, with one commenter joking about the two-port arrangement recalling a time when headphones and charging could be done at once, echoing sentiments from years past when wired listening remained standard.
Historically, Apple removed the traditional headphone jack with the iPhone 7, a move that frustrated users accustomed to wired headphones and sparked ongoing discussions about adapters and future port choices.
There are rumors circulating about the iPhone 15 possibly shedding the Lightning port in favor of a universal USB-C connector, aligning with broader industry trends toward standardization and interoperability.
Additionally, a well-known insider previously asserted that the base models of the iPhone 15 would feature an upgraded camera system, though such statements remain unofficial until official disclosures are made.