Apple iPhone SE
64 GB, Space Grey, 4", Single SIM, 4G
Question about Apple iPhone SE
Since 01.01.2017, Apple is no longer allowed to sell devices with the Lightning interface. Am I therefore correct in assuming that this device now has a USB interface?
I am pretty sure that this assumption is wrong. After a short search, I found a few references to such a regulation, but all the articles are from November 2015. In addition, this regulation, if it really has a hand and foot, only seems to come into force from summer 2017 (TA 25.11.2015), which does not mean that it will have any effect. In addition, from a purely technical point of view, the Lightning connector is also a USB interface, just a proprietary one from Apple ;).
No, Apple would rather pay the buses for it. It's cheaper for them than foregoing accessory sales :)