Marking 15 years since its debut, Thunderbolt has evolved from an Apple-exclusive high-speed port into a universal connectivity standard delivering up to 120 Gbps speeds in 2026. Now widely adopted across PCs, monitors, and storage devices, it has redefined data transfer and power delivery. The milestone reflects how open collaboration and industry adoption transformed a niche innovation into a global standard.
15 Years of Thunderbolt: From Apple-Exclusive Port to 120 Gbps Universal Connectivity Standard in 2026
