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This Nifty iPhone Case Gives Your Old Model a USB-C Upgrade to Free You From Dongle Headaches
SWITZERLAND, JUL 23 – Swiss engineer Ken Pillonel’s new phone case converts Lightning ports to USB-C, supporting fast charging and MagSafe to extend older iPhones’ usability and reduce electronic waste.
- Launching today, the iPh0n3 USB-C Protection Case arrives via obsoless.com, priced $45-$55 and most models sold out with restock expected end of August.
- To combat planned obsolescence, Apple switched to USB-C years ago with the iPhone 15 line and locked down Lightning adapters to earn commissions, prompting the project.
- Using parasitic powering to detect cable orientation, the case demonstrates support for MagSafe, data transfers, CarPlay, and 9V fast charging, complemented by a Lightning connector inside.
- Despite its benefits, any accessory requiring power from the iPhone—such as wired audio, external storage, and displays—won’t work, and it does not extend Apple’s usual 7–8 year security update support window.
- Bringing older iPhones into a dongle-free USB-C ecosystem, and Ken Pillonel says more color options will be available in September.
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