Apple bows to EU and unveils iPhone with USB-C charger

Apple unveils its new iPhone lineup, with its Lightning charger ports replaced on the newest models by a universal charger after a tussle with the European Union.

The firm had long argued that its cable was more secure than USB-C chargers, which are already deployed by Apple on other devices. "USB-C has become a universally accepted standard. So we're bringing USB-C to iPhone 15," said Apple's vice president of iPhone marketing at a launch event.

Along with improvements to iPhone cameras and chips, Apple said that the iPhone 15, which includes four varieties, would have internal components that simplify repair and a new frame that allows the back glass to be easily replaced.

The openness to repair is an unexpected turnaround. In a surprise move, Apple said the iPhone 15 Pro will be $999 which is unchanged from its predecessor; the iPhone 15 Pro Max will start at $1,199.Apple also unveiled new models of the Apple Watch that would respond to a tap of the index finger and thumb to start and stop calls or other key functions.