Counterpoint: The lightning port has both the locking spring tabs as well as the spring contacts in the receptacle, both of which wear out over time.
I'd much rather replace a cable due to worn out springs than my phone's port.
Now why is Apple holding onto Lightning for iPhones when even the iPad has been transitioned to USB-C? I like the theory that Apple is trying to keep it until they can make an entirely wireless iPhone happen, but the failure of AirPower [1] was likely a factor in delaying this transition further than planned.[1]: https://www.macrumors.com/2019/03/29/apple-officially-cancel...
anamax|3 years ago
Connectors are non-trivial.