Unveiling the Shadows: Bidding Farewell to the Lightning Port

This week marked the end of an era as Apple bid farewell to the Lightning port with the launch of the iPhone 15 series and its Pro models. As we reflect on this significant moment, let's take a nostalgic look back at the devices that have been powered by the Lightning port over the years.

The Journey of the Lightning Port: A Walk Down Memory Lane

In 2012, the iPhone 5, iPad 4, and iPad mini entered the scene, all equipped with the Lightning port. This port was introduced as a replacement for the 30-pin connector that was previously used by Apple on its iPods. The transition to the Lightning port started with these devices and paved the way for the future.

Although the iPhone 5, iPads, and iPods still had the 3.5mm headphone jack at the time (which later disappeared with the iPhone 7 generation), Apple signaled its direction by offering wired EarPods with a Lightning plug instead of a traditional 3.5mm jack.

The accessories included in the iPhone 7 box

Over the years, the Lightning port became the standard for Apple devices. While we won't dive into all the cables and chargers, it's worth mentioning the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter that was included with every iPhone 7. This adapter, along with Lightning EarPods, accompanied each subsequent iPhone until 2018.

The devices powered by the Lightning port were not limited to iPhones and iPads. Accessories like wireless headphones such as AirPods and battery-powered electronics like keyboards and mice also adopted the Lightning port. However, it's worth noting that these accessories will be transitioning to USB-C alongside the Macs they connect to.

With the rise of the USB-C port, it's time to bid farewell to the Lightning port. Though it served as a crucial connection for Apple devices for a decade, it's time to embrace the new standard.

Remembering the Devices:

2012

Apple iPhone 5 • Apple iPad 4 Wi-Fi • Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi

Apple EarPods • Apple iPod nano (7th gen) • iPod touch (5th gen)

2013

Apple iPhone 5s • Apple iPhone 5c • Apple iPad Air • Apple iPad mini 2

2014

Apple iPhone 6 • Apple iPhone 6 Plus • Apple iPad Air 2 • Apple iPad mini 3

2015

Apple iPhone 6s • Apple iPhone 6s Plus • Apple iPad mini 4 (2015) • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

Apple Pencil (1st gen) • Apple Magic Keyboard • Apple Magic Mouse (2nd gen) • Magic Trackpad

Apple iPod Touch (6th gen) • Beats Pill+

2016

Apple iPhone 7 • Apple iPhone 7 Plus • Apple iPhone SE • Apple iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)

Lightning to 3.5mm adapter • Apple AirPods (1st gen)

2017

Apple iPhone 8 • Apple iPhone 8 Plus • Apple iPhone X • Apple iPad 9.7 (2017)

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) • BeatsX • Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

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2018

Apple iPhone XS • Apple iPhone XS Max • Apple iPhone XR • Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)

2019

Apple iPhone 11 • Apple iPhone 11 Pro • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max • Apple iPad mini (2019)

Apple iPad 10.2 (2019) • Apple iPad Air (2019) • Apple AirPods (2nd gen) • Apple AirPods Pro (1st gen)

Apple iPod Touch (7th gen) • Beats Solo Pro

2020

Apple iPhone 12 mini • Apple iPhone 12 • Apple iPhone 12 Pro • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

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Apple iPhone SE (2020) • Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) • Apple AirPods Max

2021

Apple iPhone 13 mini • Apple iPhone 13 • Apple iPhone 13 Pro • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) • Apple AirPods (3rd gen)

2022

Apple iPhone 14 • Apple iPhone 14 Plus • Apple iPhone 14 Pro • Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone SE (2022) • Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)

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