Apple criticised for price of new USB-C adapter following iPhone 15 launch

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Apple has confirmed its newest generation of iPhone will come with USB-C charging, finally ditching the Lightning cable after nearly two decades.

All iPhone 15 models will come with the new charging, however, concerns have been raised over the e-waste that the new cable will create as many people will ditch their old lightning cables.

As a solution, Apple is offering a new USB-C to Lightning Adapter so customers can continue using their old cables. However, the new adapter is being listed for a whopping £29.

Some customers have expressed their outrage on social media in response to the 'ridiculous' price, Chronicle Live reports. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features "The USB-C to Lightning Adapter lets you connect your Lightning accessories to a USB-C-enabled iPhone or iPad to conveniently provide three key functions - charging, data and audio - with a single adapter," the description on the Apple Store explains. "Plug the USB-C end of the adapter into the USB-C connector on your iPhone or iPad, then connect your Lightning accessory." One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: ""Why?