In just a few days, Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 15 lineup. Under the compulsion of a new European law mandating a universal charging port for all smartphones, Apple is reluctantly bidding farewell to its proprietary Lightning connector in favor of the versatile USB-C port. As we delve into new survey results published by smartphone price comparison site SellCell, it appears that Apple might find itself expressing gratitude to the EU for this push.

SellCell embarked on a mission to gauge the sentiments of more than 1,000 iPhone owners and an equivalent number of Android users regarding their potential switch to the iPhone 15, influenced primarily by the inclusion of USB-C charging.

Astoundingly, a whopping 44 percent of Android phone users expressed the possibility of considering the iPhone 15, should it boast a USB-C port. Meanwhile, 63 percent of current iPhone owners indicated their readiness to upgrade to the iPhone 15 due to the allure of this new port.

But why is this new port such a game-changer? The paramount reason lies in its capacity to unify charging solutions for various devices, spanning iPhones, tablets, and Mac computers. USB-C chargers are also poised to deliver faster charging times and expedited data transfer speeds, rendering them a versatile and practical choice.

As for the subset of Android users unswayed by the USB-C introduction, a staggering 73.81 percent professed their contentment with the Android ecosystem and their reluctance to transition to an iPhone.

On the other side of the spectrum, among iPhone owners, 31 percent remained steadfast in their conviction that USB-C charging alone would not be the sole catalyst for their iPhone 15 upgrade. Furthermore, 38.17 percent of those who did not perceive this change as groundbreaking expressed contentment with their current iPhone models.

A minority of users across both operating systems dismissed the USB-C factor altogether, citing their reliance on wireless charging methods.

With the grand reveal scheduled for September 12th during the highly anticipated Wonderlust event, Apple is poised to showcase not only the iPhone 15 but also the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. These new offerings may very well propel the company ahead of Samsung to clinch the title of the world's largest smartphone seller.

Moreover, the iPhone 14 series is also attracting many consumers with its extremely competitive pricing. Currently, the selling prices are at their lowest ever. If you're interested in the product, this is the perfect time to make your purchase.