Apple is broadly anticipated to exchange the iPhone’s conventional Lightning port and charging cable combo on its iPhone 15 lineup with a USB-C port and cable. Nevertheless, there have been a number of stories that the brand new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus fashions may have their USB-C connections restricted to USB 2.0 information switch speeds. Now one other leaker has chimed in.
Leaker Majun Bu, who beforehand posted details about Apple’s anticipated new USB-C cables, says the cables that will probably be included within the field with iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus units are restricted to USB 2.0 information switch speeds, which prime out at a most price of 480 Mbps, which is similar price as the present Lightning port and cable.
On the premium finish of issues, the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Professional Max fashions are anticipated to boast increased USB-C switch speeds, hitting speeds no less than as quick as USB 4 or Thunderbolt 3. The quicker speeds imply the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Professional Max fashions may have the power to switch video and different forms of recordsdata a lot quicker than the lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus handsets.
We’ve seen a number of stories in regards to the iPhone 15 and its ports and cables within the final week or so. Earlier this week, a report stated Apple will break free from its conventional “you’ll be able to have any coloration charging cable you need, so long as it’s white” coverage. The Cupertino agency is alleged to be planning to supply iPhone charging cables in no less than 4 new colours alongside the normal white choice.
Leaker Kosutami just lately tweeted a photograph of 5 iPhone charging/sync cables in several colours which are stated to match to the brand new coloration finishes for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. The cables within the picture are in black, yellow, purple, and orange along with the usual white. The leaker warned that the “orange” cable may very well find yourself being extra of a coral or pinkish shade. The entire cables sport shiny white plastic on every finish, save for the black cable, which has black ends.
Kosutami’s tweets didn’t present any info as as to if the color-matched cables may even be included within the field with the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Professional Max fashions.
Whereas iPhone packing containers have historically included white, rubber-jacketed cables within the field. Apple has regularly been transferring to pack in braided cost/sync cables with its units, so it isn’t out of the query to consider that these improved cables will probably be included with the upcoming iPhone 15 handsets.
In March, Apple trade analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated iPhone 15 customers will see optimized charging of their units by way of the USB-C port and cable, however provided that they’re utilizing official Apple-certified USB-C cables. This implies should you’re utilizing an Apple-certified charger, you may even see slower charging speeds with a third-party non-certified cable.
As standard, all of this info ought to be thought of rumors and conjecture and ought to be taken with a grain of your favourite salt-free seasoning. We received’t know something for positive till Apple unveils the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Professional lineups in September. Most observers count on Apple’s iPhone media occasion will happen on September 12.
[The information provided in this article has NOT been confirmed by Apple and may be speculation. Provided details may not be factual. Take all rumors, tech or otherwise, with a grain of salt.]