Apple will soon reveal the iPhone 15, and the long-rumored switch from Lightning to USB-C may speed up charging. This change has been rumored for quite some time. 9to5Mac reports that certain of the next iPhone 15 models will enable charging speeds of up to 35W, which compares favorably to the maximum charging speed of 27W that the currently available iPhone 14 Pro is capable of.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo made similar forecasts a year ago, suggesting that Apple’s supply chain showed the firm will drop Lightning in favor of USB-C in 2023. Kuo’s projections were based on the assumption that Apple would replace Lightning with USB-C in that year.
Kuo claims that the switch would enable faster charging speeds for iPhone 15 Pro models; however, Apple may only validated cables be able to use the functionality. Apple stopped including power adapters in the packaging of its iPhones in 2020 as part of an effort to reduce electronic waste; consequently, the company may recommend to customers that they purchase the 35W dual USB-C charger that it released the previous year, or the 30W USB-C charger that is designed specifically for the MacBook Air, in the event that it does not intend to sell a dedicated iPhone 15 charger.
It’s extremely probable that the iPhone 15 will be the first model to make the switch from Lightning to USB-C charging, regardless of how quickly it can juice up. The European Union has set December 28, 2024, as the deadline for all new phones sold within the bloc, including iPhones, to utilize USB-C for wired charging. Since this deadline applies to all new phones sold within the union, including iPhones, extending it for another year would cut it close to Apple.
In the days leading up to the anticipated launch of the iPhone 15, which is expected to take place on Tuesday, September 12th, there have been a number of reports that have been spread regarding the device’s additional capabilities. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max variants are anticipated to have thinner bezels and a titanium frame in place of the existing stainless steel chassis. In comparison to the prices of the last several generations of the iPhone, these new models might experience a price increase.
Even if this turns out to be accurate, it is almost probable that you will be able to locate a third-party case that is suitable for your iPhone 15 that is made of leather, even if Apple has allegedly decided not to offer a leather cover for any of its new iPhone 15 variants.
