Originally Posted by
superangrypenguin
You'd have to get rid of the USB port then too, so that's not going to happen
The lighting connector is quite thinner than a micro-USB or a 3.5 mm audio port.
They'll certainly find a reason to make this a huuuuuge selling point. The last new smartphone I bought was an iPhone 4 in 2010. I can survive without 3D-Touch, finger print sensor, etc... .