Tech company Apple is set to ditch its lightning charging port for the forthcoming iPhone 15.

It said the phone will use a USB-C cable, the “universally accepted standard”, and complies with the EU rules.

Apple already uses USB-C on its Laptops and iPads.

This is the first time in 11 years that Apple has changed the connector on its flagship device.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 is set to be released later this month.

The versions include a standard 6.1″ model, a 6.7″ plus version and more powerful pro incarnations with the same screen sizes.