The iPhone 15's USB-C port is one of the most shocking changes Apple has made to the iPhone 15 series. But luckily for those concerned about this update, Apple also announced a $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter.

Apple is known for offering backward compatibility for its products through the power of dongles, and this new USB-C to Lightning does just that. The store page promises to address power, data transfer, and audio needs, as well as CarPlay connectivity.

At $30, the adapter's price is comparable to some of Apple's other dongles. However, it appears to be of slightly higher quality than the average model, as the cable is braided rather than made of simple plastic.

Apple has been selling Lightning accessories for a decade, so anyone buying into the iPhone 15 will no doubt already have a Lightning cable and adapter. But paying $30 to convert one cable at a time seems like a bad deal.

For one thing, Apple is bundling a nice braided cable with the iPhone to help iPhone 15 users adopt USB-C. Additionally, if additional cables are needed, you can find a variety of cables online that can be purchased for much less than the price of a single dongle.

We feel that this adapter is really only suitable for users who want to minimize electronic waste and keep their Lightning accessories in use as long as possible. Perhaps some users of unique Lightning accessories may not receive USB-C updates for some time, and such users would also benefit from an iPhone-specific adapter.

USB-C is just one of the major changes coming to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Apple also introduced a 48MP main camera and a dynamic island notch on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro now features an action button and the powerful A17 Pro chip, while the Pro Max adds a unique 5x telephoto camera For first impressions of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max hands-on.