Apple announced the new iPhone 15, the first with a USB-C port. The company left out the Lightning connector to adhere to EU regulations, although it won’t abandon those who have chargers or cables with this technology.
True to his custom, Apple has released a Lightning-USB-C adapter at the Apple Store. For €35 (or MXN 699), users who have a Lightning cable will be able to purchase this accessory to connect their iPhone or iPad to all of their old accessories. The adapter has a braided cable that provides more resistance and prevents damage from excessive bending.
In terms of technical specifications, the Lightning to USB-C adapter Supports charging up to 24W for iPhone and iPad models. with this port. The maximum data transfer speed is 480Mbps (USB 2), so if you want to send files or charge your phone in less time, the best option is to buy a USB-C cable.
According to the product description, a Lightning to USB-C adapter. also can connect to most cars, including CarPlay compatible. Apple warns that some combinations of adapters, cables, and entertainment systems may disrupt the connection. In this case, you will need to use a USB cable.
The accessories catalog also includes 60W (1 meter) and 240W (2 meter) USB-C charging cables. The first one costs 25 euros, and the second one can be yours for 35 euros. The latter allows you to charge, sync and transfer data between USB-C devices, although data transfer speeds on both are 480Mbps.
iPhone 15 doesn’t offer all the benefits of USB-C
However, the introduction of USB-C in the iPhone 15 will appease European regulators. Apple won’t offer all the benefits of this technology. The most basic model includes a port, although it supports Lightning data transfer speeds equivalent to USB 2.0.
The only option with full support is the iPhone 15 Pro, which reaches speeds of 10Gbps. The new A17 Pro chip includes a USB 3 controller, which will mean faster transfer of ProRAW photos or ProRes videos for editing on your Mac. The only detail is that Apple didn’t include a compatible cable in the boxso you will have to spend more money if you need this feature.
At this stage No one is surprised that Apple sells additional adapters use your old technologies. However, leave aside something as simple as including a compatible cable that takes advantage of your most popular model. bonus This seems absurd.
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