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USB-C confirmed for the iPhone 15 in new leaked images - Macworld (www.macworld.com)

submitted 1 year ago by aranym@lemmy.name to c/technology@beehaw.org

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We’ve known that the iPhone is switching to USB-C for a while now, but there was always a possibility that Apple would stick with Lightning for one more year. Based on the latest leaked images, however, Apple is all-in on USB-C for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, with USB-C parts for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro Max all shown in a leaked image by X user fix Apple.

With the switch to USB-C, nearly all of Apple’s devices will have adopted the new standard, with only AirPods, Mac accessories, and the iPhone SE remaining aside from older iPhones and the 9th-gen iPad.

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[–] 47_alpha_tango@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I’m genuinely surprised Apple didn’t opt for the portless option. With wireless charging, wireless iCloud backup and wireless connections to macOS you don’t actually need a port on the phone.

I’ve had a 12 Pro Max for almost 3 years and I’ve have never plugged anything into it.

[–] snowbell@beehaw.org 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wireless charging is a pretty bad option for a sole charging source though, it is highly inefficient and heats up the phone more than using a wire. My last phone actually had issues from overheating because I used it a lot while on a wireless charging dock.

[–] 47_alpha_tango@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mine only gets charged on the dock overnight. I’ve never needed to charge it during the day so it doesn’t get used while charging.

[–] snowbell@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I'm sure it is great for a situation like that. When I worked from home I'd use it pretty much all day while charging on a dock, like, 100% screen on time. It caused the battery to swell up and pop the back glass off though, so I don't do that anymore.

[–] Overzeetop@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Given how frequently something gets stuck in the port or it gets slightly damp and refuses to charge, I won't go on travel without a wireless charger. The only time I plug in is if I'm charging from an external battery.

[–] snowbell@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Definitely a good idea to have both.

[–] LanternEverywhere@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

iirc the new EU law that apple is responding to doesn't say that a mobile device can't have a proprietary port, rather it says that a mobile device must have a USB-C port for charging. But i might be wrong about that.

[–] SnowdenHeroOfOurTime@unilem.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Downvoted for sucking off apple

[–] snowbell@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just let people enjoy what they like. Not everyone cares about the same things and that is okay. And I'm using a Pixel 3, before you start making accusations.

Also there are no downvotes on Beehaw.

[–] SnowdenHeroOfOurTime@unilem.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unilem lets me downvote. Not sure what to tell you there. I'm not even sure what comment I meant to reply to before, but it seems like it wasn't yours. My bad.

[–] snowbell@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Don't know what unilem is, but a lot of apps will show the button even though it gets blocked on the backend.