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What is that socket called where you insert your charge cable?

Hey, what is that plug-in socket technically called where you insert the plug to charge your iPhone? Is that called "lightning"? What is the female end called? Is that a "socket", a "plug-in" or a "jack"? I need to know the official, technical name for that?

Posted on Nov 11, 2017 6:34 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2017 8:27 PM

On iPhone 7 - Technical Specifications - Apple they call it a Lightning connector. See the excerpt from that link below:

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What is that socket called where you insert your charge cable?

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