iPhone 7 won’t include Smart Connector port introduced on iPad Pro: Report
Apple's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were rumored to include a Smart Connector, but the Japanese website Mac Otakara has suggested the port will not be included in the next series of iPhones. Smart Connector first appeared on the iPad Pro and transfers data/power between a device and accessories such as the Smart Keyboard. It was believed the Lightning port would be used on Apple smartphones for functions such as wireless charging or battery cases.