Apple is planning to transition its Mac accessories from Lightning to USB-C ports in spring 2024.
Apple released a Magic Keyboard with a Touch ID button in 2021.
The EU's mandate for common charging ports has accelerated the shift away from Lightning.
Apple, the multinational technology company, is reportedly planning to transition its Mac accessories, including keyboards, mouse, and trackpad, from Lightning to USB-C ports in spring 2024. This move is part of Apple's broader transition away from the Lightning port towards a more universal USB-C port. The exact timing of the transition has been a topic of speculation, but recent leaks on the Weibo Chinese social network suggest that spring 2024 is the targeted timeline.
The European Union's mandate for common charging ports has reportedly accelerated the shift away from Lightning. However, it remains unclear why Apple decided to wait instead of releasing these accessories with the new M3 iMac. The M3 chip is expected to be added to the iPad Pro and MacBook Air, while the iPad Air might be powered by the M2 chip.
In 2021, Apple released a Magic Keyboard with a Touch ID button. The timing of this release was unusual, as the iMac was refreshed just a few months earlier. Despite Apple's overall shift towards USB-C, the company has relied on Lightning ports for these accessories. The potential upgrade for these peripherals is expected to bring significant changes, although details beyond the USB-C transition are uncertain at this time.
