“It's rumored that Apple may try to recoup its lost Lightning licensing fees by implementing a Made for iPhone program for USB-C accessories. Apple would have to approve each accessory, offering a way for consumers to buy a cable knowing precisely what it will be capable of doing. However, Apple may penalize people who use cables that are not part of the program—they may not work all that well, even if they are technically compatible.”
Wouldn’t surprise me…
John Gruber on the iPhone switch to USB-C.