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Stories that the iPhone 15 will function a USB-C charging port and cable for quicker charging and knowledge speeds began swirling over a 12 months in the past. The nearer we get to the launch of the brand new iPhone throughout Apple’s September occasion, nonetheless, it seems that this is probably not totally the case.
Based on new rumors, the iPhone 15’s USB-C cable will probably be USB 2.0, solely supporting knowledge switch speeds of as much as 480Mbps, which is as sluggish as the present Lightning cable that the road of iPhone 14 contains. Nevertheless, some leaks counsel a Thunderbolt cable could possibly be included with the iPhone 15 Professional mannequin.
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The iPhone 15’s USB-C-to-USB-C charging cable is reportedly thicker and extra resistant and will likely be 1.6 m lengthy, longer than the one-meter lightning cable at present supplied with iPhones.
The identical rumors level to the opportunity of Apple together with a Thunderbolt cable with the iPhone 15 Professional fashions. Proper now, Apple sells the Thunderbolt 3 cable individually for $40, and it’s not included with the iPad Professional or another machine.
The Thunderbolt cable that could possibly be included with the iPhone 15 Professional would permit knowledge switch speeds as much as 40Gbps, twice as quick as USB 3.2, and quicker 150W charging, although the iPhone could also be restricted to 35W charging speeds. The present iPhone 14 fashions can assist charging speeds as much as 27W.
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Others additionally claimed on X (previously referred to as Twitter) that iPhone 15 Professional fashions would function a Thunderbolt cable within the field. If true, this cable is claimed to be shorter than the present Thunderbolt cable, at slightly below a meter lengthy.
Apple confirmed it would adjust to EU laws to impose the adoption of USB-C on electronics makers by 2024, so we might be fairly sure that the iPhone 15 would be the first iPhone to boast a USB-C port.
Particular particulars stay unsure main as much as Apple’s launch occasion, which is going down on September 12. Till then, all we will do is speculate.