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The iPhone has switched over to USB-C. This list of our favorite accessories will ensure you have everything you need for your new phone.
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Apple made the shift to USB Type-C from its in-house Lightning port with the iPhone 15, opening up a whole new world of products. The USB-C connector is an advanced standard found on nearly all modern mobile devices and computers, including many Apple products for years now. If you got yourself an iPhone 15 or the latest iPhone 16, you might need to add a few new iPhone accessories to get the most out of your phone.
To get started, it’s best to grab one of our top USB-C accessories, the Anker 323 2-port charger. Along with the new USB-C charger, make sure you’re also looking at accessories like cases, wireless speakers, or headphones. Coming back to USB-C, we’ve listed a few more options, which we think are some of the best iPhone accessories that are essential — and compatible — to have with the iPhone 15 and 16.