07.23.2025
A new iPhone case from engineer Ken Pillonel lets anyone add a USB-C port to an older Lightning iPhone, with no disassembly required.USB-C on any iPhonePillonel is best known for

USB-C on any iPhone
Pillonel is best known for creating the first USB-C iPhone in 2021, a one-off project that went viral among tech fans and right-to-repair advocates. Now, after several years of work, he's turned the idea into something anyone can use.
His new case slips over an iPhone and adds a working USB-C port that supports charging, data transfer, and CarPlay. The case includes a custom circuit that handles fast charging and full-speed data transfer.
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