The wearing of the iPhone is used to recharge its battery, as is obvious. But if it is USB-C, that all models already have iPhone 15, The possibilities of use are multiplying. Based on our years using devices with Lightning, the old connector, we discovered potential functions that the USB-C gives.
1- Quickly transfer many files
As a person who often works with heavy files in Mac and iPhone, I must say that what I noticed is the capacity of the USB-C reduce the transfer time Thanks to the standard speed than lightning. It is ideal when the file is heavy or there are many.
Of course, we must remember that not all iPhones have the same USB-C standard. Non pro models have USB 2.0, which limits speed to 480 Mb / sWhile the “pro” and “pro max” models have 3.2 2nd generation USB with speeds which, there, are more optimal with even 10 GB / s..
2- Manual backups
Although I always have the priority to make iPhone backups via iCloud, my obsession not to depend on a single service led me to Manually transfer certain files to a pendrive or external disk. With the USB-C and these speeds, I noticed a lot of difference and I am no longer also tedious to load everything with the “files” of the application.
3- Always carry entertainment
Precisely thanks to greater compatibility with external storage accessories, you can also transport it entertainment such as books, music or videos That you downloaded. By the way, this will help you save space in the internal storage of the iPhone.
4- Load other devices with your iPhone
It is personally my favorite function during travel. Thank you for having a much more versatile connector, the Many devices such as Apple Watch and AirPods. If you have enough battery on the iPhone, but not in it, save yourself haste.
Of course, it will also be used to Recharge other mobiles or tabletsIn this case, it is very good when you are absent with friends. Of course, do not abuse because the iPhone battery is not unlimited; A small barges to have enough and run.
5- Use a set for latency games
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More and more iPhone games allow you to connect an external controller to better control the game. There is the possibility of connecting an iPhone Bluetooth command, but you are looking for The best experience possibleYou will only get it out of cable and in this area are the commands compatible with USB-C those which grant the best response.
6- Connect with external screens
If you need to make a presentation from the mobile or simply share the content of your screen, the most common is to use the iPhone screen duplication option, although you must have a monitor or a TV compatible with the Airplay standard, which is the one that allows. Therefore, the best alternative here is Use a Thunderbolt cable in USB-C format This allows the iPhone to be connected to the screen and reproduce its content.
7- Connect to audio interfaces
I recently said to myself a good musician friend how it came that his iPhone 15 pro has a USB-C to have greater ease at the time of Connect the device to audio interfaces and sound cards. In his case, he also uses the native (and free) application of “garageband”, so that the USB-C has multiplied the possibilities of creating music from the iPhone.
8- Improvement of developer processes
If you are a developer of applications in iOS, USB-C This will allow you to improve the purification process (debugging)). The frictions that exist connecting it to a computer or other device and to execute specific programming tools are considerably reduced.
9- Say goodbye to suitcases full of cables
This is the last, but perhaps the most important. The fact that USB-C is already the universal connector of all devices (whether Apple or not), finally allows us to travel without having to take a cable for each device. Maybe it continues to become two if we want to make intensive use of all, but a priori, with only one, it will be enough.
In summary, having an iPhone with USB-C is not only a technical improvement, it is An improvement in our routine. It is one of those functions which, even if they do not change your life, facilitate the task. Pity is that Apple takes so much to do.
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