Apple will change the iPhone 15’s Lightning connection to USB Type C and that’s all we know for now.
There’s no turning back and even Apple has recognized it: the iPhone 15 will use a USB-C connection instead of the Lightning port it has been with us since the launch of the iPhone 5. Apple has remained reluctant to change but European laws oblige the company to change the classic connection port of the iPhone.
It is expected that iPhone 15 incorporates USB-C and we already know a lot about Apple’s plans. This connector is no stranger to the company, iPads and Macs are charged and synced using the USB-C port, so its arrival on the iPhone will allow all devices to be charged with a single cable.
USB-C will come to the iPhone 15 Pro and the rest of the iPhone 15 line
All the rumors about the USB-C port
He USB-C port is an industry standard connectionSo there are not too many surprises. Admittedly, it is slightly larger than the Lightning port, so the hole will be slightly larger. Here’s what we know about its arrival on iPhone:
All iPhone 15s will integrate USB-C
On the iPad, the USB-C connection first arrived on the Pro models and then extended to the rest of the range, but this will not be the case with the iPhone. Rumors indicate that the four iPhone 15 models will integrate USB-C connectivity
Differences between iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro USB-C
Although the four iPhone 15 models include USB-C connectivity, it will not be the same for everyone. As reported, only Pro models will incorporate USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3, offering data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus remain limited to USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps like Lightning.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus USB-C port won’t be as fast
Certified cables for the best experience
Apple will maintain its “Made for iPhone” program despite the fact that the USB-C connection is a standard. This rumor claims that non-certified cables will supposedly have limited charging and data transfer speeds. These would be new, since Apple does not limit uncertified cables on iPads with a USB-C port, and Europe also wants to avoid it.
USB-C also for accessories
The connection USB-C will completely replace the Lightning port in all Apple accessories. And there are a lot of devices that will change over the next few months:
- Listeners
- AirPods charging case
- MagSafe Battery
- magic keyboard
- magic mouse
- magic touchpad
In general, the Switching from Lightning port to USB-C port is good news that benefits users. Now with just one cable we can charge any device. However, if you have any Lightning-connected accessories, those would be obsolete in newer iPhone generations. It’s the price to pay.
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