The Lightning port is a proprietary Apple connector that handles both battery charging and data transfer on supported iPhones, iPads, and several accessories. It replaced the older 30-pin dock connector and is not used on non-Apple mobile devices, which commonly employ Micro-USB or USB-C connectors. General-purpose USB ports used on printers and cameras are different form factors entirely.
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