Will iPhone get USB-C?

Launch Date. The 2022 iPhone 14 models will continue to use a Lightning port, and the earliest that Apple is expected to make the swap to USB-C is 2023. That would see the iPhone 15 models adopting a USB-C port, unless Apple decides to delay its current plans. Get weekly top MacRumors stories in your inbox.

Will USB-C ever come to iPhone?

Amid regulatory pushback and limitations of the Lightning connector, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are expected to switch to USB-C this fall.

Will iPhone 15 come with USB-C?

iPhone 15: Apple to launch iPhone 15 with USB type C ports, but with restrictions. Read here - The Economic Times.

Will iPhone 14 get USB-C?

Apple has opted not to switch away from its proprietary configurations just yet. The Silicon Valley giant has multiple reasons why they are not adapting speedily. However, since you will need to purchase a USB-C connector for your iPhone 14, you should also get an Airpods case and iPhone 14 case while you're at it.

Will iPhone 14 have USB-C Australia?

Included in the box is a USB‑C to Lightning Cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports. We encourage you to re‑use your current USB‑A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones, which are compatible with these iPhone models.

Apple's iPhone 15 USB-C Master Plan: Sorry EU! 😂

Will iPhone 14 have USB-C in 2023?

Launch Date. The 2022 iPhone 14 models will continue to use a Lightning port, and the earliest that Apple is expected to make the swap to USB-C is 2023.

Will iPhone 15 or 16 have USB-C?

Apple's iPhone 15 series will officially only support USB-C accessories that have been certified by Apple's own Made for iPhone (MFi) program, potentially limiting the functionality of accessories not approved by Apple, an established leaker has now claimed.

Is USB-C faster than Lightning?

USB-C comes packed with USB4 support making it the clear winner here as it supports data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps (gigabits per second) while the Lightning connection only supports up to 480 Mbps (megabits per second) with USB 2.0. That's roughly an 80x faster rate with the USB-C connection.

What are the limitations of USB-C?

These USB-C cables only support 2.0 speeds and do not support alternate modes. With built in reposters 3.0 speed cables up to 10m are available. All USB-C cables must be able to carry a minimum of 3 A current (at 20 V, 60 W) but some can also carry high-power 5 A current (at 20 V, 100 W).

Is Apple being forced to use USB-C?

USB Type-C charging ports are widely used on nearly all Android smartphones currently sold in the market along with Apple's iPads and Macbooks. The rules will now have to be approved by the EU Council before being enacted into law, but the approval is expected to be a formality.

Is Apple converting to USB-C?

Most Android handsets already use USB-C which means that they will not be affected at all. Apple has already decided not to fight the change which will end the use of its proprietary Lightning port.

Why don t iPhones use USB-C?

Apple claims that switching to USB C would be a logistical nightmare for its users who would have to flock to the nearest store to replace their now-obsolete lightning cables. Although, it's worth noting that Apple has switched interfaces in the past. It switched from the 30-pin connectors for their iPhones in 2012.

How long until everything is USB-C?

According to current EU legislation, all smartphones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU by the end of 2024 must have a USB Type-C charging port. It will also apply to laptops from spring 2026. USB-C ports will become the key for the industry that previously focused on other USB kinds.

Why not use USB-C for everything?

The big problem with USB-C: Charging speed

Moving phones between different chargers, even of the same current and voltage ratings, often won't produce the same charging speeds. Furthermore, picking a third-party USB-C cable to replace the often all-too-short in-box cable can result in losing fast charging capabilities.

What is the new USB-C rule?

This means that in 2024, a USB-C port will become mandatory for a whole range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and headphones. It will no longer be necessary to buy a different charger every time you purchase a new mobile phone or similar device: all of them can be recharged using the same charger.

Is Apple phasing out Lightning cable?

And that change has a deadline: December 28th, 2024. That means that by the time we've reached the iPhone 16, the Lightning port will no longer be a default part of every Apple smartphone.

Why does Apple insist Lightning?

If Apple wanted to make it transfer data faster the next iPhone could support a new data transfer mode, and new lightning cables could acknowledge they support it and they could transfer data faster. Same connectors. Not super useful because they would need to be new cables.

Why did Apple change from Lightning to USB-C?

EU lawmakers argue this move will help cut down on e-waste and ensure people only have to carry a single charger for all their devices. At present nearly every modern Android device uses the USB-C chargers along with Apple's own iPad tablets.

Is iPhone 15 coming out in 2023?

Release Date

The iPhone 15 models will likely be released in September 2023 if Apple follows its traditional September launch timeline.

Will iPhone 15 have no charging port?

iPhone 15 USB-C port may have some features limited to Apple certified cables and accessories. In compliance with EU law, Apple is widely expected to add a USB-C port to this year's iPhone 15 lineup, replacing the proprietary Lightning port.

Will iPhone 15 be a redesign?

So far, it looks like the iPhone 15 Pro models will have an updated design, with Apple introducing thinner, curved bezels and a new titanium chassis. Apple is also expected to add a redesigned "mute" button that could actually serve as an Action button similar to the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra.

How many years will iPhone 14 last?

The iPhone 14 launched in 2022 and runs iOS 16 out of the box. So if it receives six years of updates, that would mean you'll be good to go until 2028 -- or iOS 22.

Is Apple ditching the Lightning connector?

Apple will ditch the Lightning connector on its iPhones, the company has confirmed, after European regulators decided all smartphones should have USB charging as standard in two years' time. New EU rules require all phones sold after autumn 2024 to use the USB-C connector for their charging ports.

Will iPhone 15 switch from Lightning to USB-C in 2023?

Apple is now roundly expected to ditch Lightning and start using the USB-C connector when the iPhone 15 lineup rolls around later in 2023. But that doesn't necessarily mean that the company will be using the same open standard as everyone else.

Will USB-C replace all ports?

With the right data standard (see below), the USB-C connection is much faster and more versatile than USB-A. In time, you can expect USB-C connections to replace all older USB-A connections and other ports. This switchover will, however, probably take years.