For connecting old accessories
The new iPhone 15 finally gets a USB-C port, although, without pressure from the European Union, the transition probably wouldn’t have happened. But Lightning has been on the market for a very long time, which means that many people have a large collection of various accessories with this port. That’s why Apple introduced a USB-C to Lightning adapter.
The product costs $30, it is available only in white, and its dimensions are unlikely to allow it to be used comfortably on an ongoing basis.
However, the adapter is suitable not only for iPhones but also for iPads, which switched to USB-C a long time ago.