the switch to USB-C means the new devices cannot be charged with existing Lightning chargers that they may already own.

Ok, makes sense. Although it was dumb of me I wondered if the phone would come with both ports.

Apple staff will be trained to caution that while a USB-C to USB-C cable is included in the box, a USB-C charger is not

Ugh really? Come on Apple, you’re switching to a new port. Just put the charger in with this one generation at least.

Other technological advancements in the offing include the upcoming micro-LED display, and blood pressure sensors.

I have no idea how they would do it but I am stoked about the idea of blood pressure sensors.

I use Brave browser, which has ad and tracker blocking built in.

I also have all my devices using a piHole for ad, malware, and tracker protection.

Could they be doing the upgrade to .18.3 and ran into problems? A bunch of other instances upgraded today.