All rumors point to iPhone 15 it will be the first with USB-C. If implemented, it would mean the elimination of the Lightning port, although it remains to be seen whether the change will be global or only in markets where Apple is required by law to accept a universal charger – specifically the European Union. But those from Cupertino may have some extra tricks up their sleeve despite being forced to ditch their proprietary connector.
Rumor picked up 9to5Mac points to it Apple may restrict some features of the iPhone 15’s USB-C port to use “proprietary” cables.. That is developed and certified by those of the apple. It is not yet known which features will be affected and under what conditions. Though it could be a strategy to keep the Made for iPhone (MFi) accessory ecosystem active and in control, built around Lightning.
It is assumed that Apple has developed a Lightning-compatible printed circuit that will work in conjunction with the USB-C port of the iPhone 15. Thus, the specialists from Cupertino will be able to limit the interaction of the smartphone with other devices through firmware this will tell if it is a proprietary cable or accessory or not.
Of course, this is a rumor that should be treated with great caution. Not only because it comes from a Weibo source that cannot be verified, but also because it would imply change in behavior by Apple relative to your other devices.
After all, let’s not forget that the iPhone is the last major Apple product tied to the Lightning connector. The new iPad and iPad Air, Mini and Pro have already switched to the USB-C standard. without setting restrictions of this type; and the same goes for Macs. Why should the story be different with the iPhone 15?
Will Apple be limiting USB-C features on the iPhone 15?
Today it is difficult to imagine what capabilities Apple could limit the USB-C port of the iPhone 15. The most logical options are: data transfer rate and energy recharge, Certainly. In fact, a few months ago, Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Cupertino would limit high-speed file transfers to the Pro and Pro Max models. But he never discussed issues related to features reserved for branded accessories or cables.
In fact, a well-known analyst pointed out that the most premium The iPhone 15 will support USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3 specifications, while the standard and Plus variant will continue to be bound to USB 2.0 speed, as is currently the case with the Lightning connector.
But without delving into the speculative realm, there is another point of view behind this possible rumor. As well stated 9to5Mac, it is possible that the purpose of the printed circuit board that will work next to the USB-C port is different. In particular, it mentions the possibility Keep your Lightning accessories backwards compatible which are part of the MFi program, via an adapter.
Let’s not forget that Apple has already implemented an unglamorous solution to adapt the use of the first generation Apple Pencil to the new iPad. It’s possible something similar is in the works for the iPhone 15, given that all sorts of Lightning-based adapters and cables are being sold in Cupertino today –from 25 to 120 euros— and they probably don’t want to lose that market.
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