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

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Wait until you hear the same Apple fans who kept repeating the iPhone is better because of the lightning port suddenly praise Apple's genius to switch to USB-C.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I can't wait to see tweets from people claiming that Apple invented the USB-C port.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ya know what's ironic actually? They were one of the companies that helped create that standard. They just couldn't be bothered to use it as long as they could make a buck filling up landfills with their proprietary bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

As an iPhone user since the 3GS, I couldn't really give a shit which port my phone has, because I almost never actually use it. Data transfer is usually via iCloud or Airdrop, and charging is almost always on my MagSafe stand.

That said, it'll be nice for my next phone to be able to use the same USB-C adapters that I have for my MacBook for those odd occasions they're needed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The lightning port is literally the USB-C standard but with a bunch of features removed, a lower max voltage rate, and it's less safe. It's not going to blow up on you, but it is less safe then usb-c.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yep. That's what they always do. I cannot wait for Tim Cook to be giddy about it on stage lol