https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/09/13/what-is-usb-c-heres-why-apples-charger-switch-is-such-a-big-deal/

Apple retired its Lightning charger on Tuesday exactly 11 years to the day it was first announced.

The effort marks a milestone moment for the company by finally adopting USB-C, a universal charging system. That’s noteworthy not only because Apple has been resistant to do so for years but because it’s about to make charging that much easier for its customers.