According to foreign media reports, Apple recently submitted a new patent that shows the design of several waterproof Lightning and USB-C connectors.
It is reported that Apple's new connector supports waterproof seals. Apple described in the application, 'There will be a tight seal between the accessories and electronic equipment to prevent liquid invasion, which makes the accessories in the wet, dirty The environment can also be used normally.
In fact, starting from Apple Watch, iPhone 7, Apple has been adding waterproof sealing rings to the device to ensure that the device will not be damaged by water. In Apple Watch, Apple also created a 'waterproof mode' that can be used in Apple Watch speakers. The water shocked out. This Lightning connector patent does not mention whether the sealing part is in the Lightning cable part or in the equipment.
Of course, it is unclear whether Apple intends to abandon its proprietary Lightning interface and instead cater to the increasingly common USB-C ports on Android phones and Apple laptops. Currently Apple Watch and iPhone are waterproof, and Apple seems to want more. Push wireless charging technology.