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The charging port may seem like an critical part of any smartphone.<br><br>Not only does it refuel the battery with essential power, but it lets users connect to external storage devices and transfer data. <br><br>However, it appears Apple could ditch the charging port altogether on its iPhones. <br><br>According to a new report, Apple could sell a portless iPhone, replacing the USB-C charging port currently on its handsets. <br><br>Where there's usually the port at the bottom of the device between the speakers, iPhones could just have a blank bit of metal. <br><br>It would mean iPhones would have to rely wholly on wireless charging pads, which transmit power wirelessly using electromagnetic induction. <br><br>Apple tipster Mark Gurman has said the trillion-dollar tech company considered making the new iPhone 17 Air portless. <br><br>Although it ultimately decided against it for the upcoming device, the first portless iPhone may not be far away, the report reveals. <br><br><br><br><br>Instead of the port at the bottom between the speakers, iPhones could just have a blank bit of metal. Pictured, an iPhone with a USB-C charging port<br><br>Since a law was passed in 2022, Apple has been required to sell phones in the EU with a USB-C charging port, instead of its own 'Lightning' charging technology. <br><br>As a result, Apple begrudgingly fitted USB-C charging ports to all its iPhones starting in 2023 (having already adopted USB-C charging for Macs and iPads). <br><br>But according to the new report from 9to5mac, Apple wouldn't actually contravene the law by getting rid of USB-C for iPhones altogether. <br><br>European Commission press officer Federica Miccoli told the Apple rumours site that a portless phone would be compliant with the legislation. <br><br>As a result, it may just be 'only a matter of time' before a portless iPhone arrives on the market, although reportedly it won't be this year. <br><br>According to Apple expert Mark Gurman, the 'world is probably ready for this change' because many people prefer to use wireless charging pads. <br><br>Apple ultimately decided not to adopt a port-free design with the new iPhone 17 family, which will still have a USB-C connector, Gurman said. <br><br>MailOnline contacted Apple for comment, although the tech giant does not generally address any rumours or speculation.  <br><br><br><br><br>It would mean iPhones would have to rely wholly on wireless charging pads, which transmit power wirelessly using electromagnetic induction<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Read More<br><br>iPhone 17 LEAKS online - and it suggests Apple is making a huge change<br><br><br>It's believed iPhone Air 17 is one of four devices in the upcoming iPhone 17 family which is expected to be released in September. <br><br>Recently revealed photos show four metal dummy models representing the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air and the standard iPhone 17 option.  <br><br>According to Mark Gurman, the 'iPhone 17 Air' or 'iPhone 17 Slim' is expected to be a lighter, thinner option with less powerful hardware.<br><br>It will tie in with Apple's range of 'Air' MacBook computers, which are touted for their light and thin design. <br><br>Here is my blog post - [https://km88.media/ live móc lồn]