Apple accessories set for rapid Lighting to USB-C shift
Apple will refresh many iPhone accessories as it shifts to USB-C, a prominent leaker insists, with the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo on the docket.
Apple will refresh many iPhone accessories as it shifts to USB-C, a prominent leaker insists, with the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo on the docket.
A new social media post has dramatically exclaimed that Apple employees will tell customers that Lightning charging cables aren't going to work with the iPhone 15. This is completely true, of course, and should be expected.
A new report claiming to have all details of Apple's forthcoming event, says that "Wonderlust" will include the first USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro.
Apple's introduction of the iPhone 15 generation with USB-C will be framed as a win for consumers at launch, a leaker claims, with Apple keen to present itself as being in a position of strength rather than being forced into making the change.
Anker is unveiling brand new accessories in its charging lineup, helping to bring Qi2 to the masses just in time for the iPhone 15, which may support the feature.
Apple may be using the September 12 iPhone 15 event to launch updated AirPods, with the charging case possibly making the switch from Lightning to USB-C.
A new leak shows that USB-C charging cable for the iPhone 15 will transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds, and there is no MFi authentication on the cable.
A new leak suggests that not only is the cable that will ship with iPhone 15 braided, but it may be longer as well.
A pair of leakers claim photographs of braided USB-C cables show what to expect from Apple's iPhone 15 launch, with multiple cable color options expected to be on the way.
With the switch from Lightning to USB-C charging all but certain, a new rumor says that Apple will use it to enable 35W charging on some iPhone 15 models, cutting the time needed for a recharge.
On Thursday, Nomad released the all-new 130W GaN Power Adapter, equipped with a trio of USB-C ports to power up your iPhone, MacBook Pro, and iPad, quickly and at the same time.
Yet more leaked images of USB-C components for the iPhone 15 range appear to show that at least three models will have full Thunderbolt speeds.
Leakers seem to definitely like the USB-C connector on the iPhone 15 range, as now a third set of images purporting to show its components has been leaked.
From 2025, Apple's iPhone and all Android smartphones sold in Saudi Arabia will have to have a USB-C charging port, with laptops to follow in 2026.
Following a dubious leak of an image showing USB-C charging components for the iPhone 15 range, another leaker has produced an image that appears more likely to be accurate.
An image purporting to show USB-C connectors for the iPhone 15 range has been leaked, further backing up claims that the Lightning port will go.
Apple's next version of the AirPods Pro equipped with USB-C will ship this fall, a report claims, and it may even help users discover hearing problems too.
The Baseus 9-in-1 USB-C Hub is effective but may not be suitable for users who primarily use USB-C accessories.
The European Union is taking measures to ensure that Apple won't restrict charging and data transfer rates via USB-C for the iPhone 15 and later.
The clever addition of a USB-C port broadens the appeal of the fifth-generation Rode NT1, but it is still pro-level — and requires tweaks or additional hardware for the best results.
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