In something of a surprise, Apple could be upgrading its current iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models to USB-C along with the anticipated upgrade to USB-C ports for the next-generation iPhone 15 series. The move would allow Apple to keep the devices on sale into 2024 when EU legislation mandating the use of USB-C as the universal smartphone port standard kicks in.https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-could-retrofit-the-iPhone-14-with-a-USB-C-port-when-the-iPhone-15-launches.740937.0.html
I wish they would release the iPhone 15 series with Lightning and retrofit both 14 series and 15 series when they get forced to.