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It’s not just phones. It’s pretty much every kind of rechargeable consumer device: tablets, USB keyboards, headphones… you get the idea.
When is the iPhone getting USB-C?
The iPhone 15 is the most likely candidate, though technically they could wait until the iPhone 16. Apple’siPads,MacBook AirsandMacBook Proshave already moved to USB-C, and while products such as theAirPods Pro (2nd generation)andAirPods Maxstill have Lightning ports they’re likely to be the last of Apple’s headphones and earbuds to do so.
It’s possible that Apple might go even further with theiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra: one Twitter leaker claims that the connectors in those devices will also be Thunderbolt 4, which delivers incredible data transfer speeds measured in gigabits rather than megabits – ideal for creative pros shooting high-quality video.
USB-C might annoy Apple, but it’s clearly a good move for the rest of us: it means less cable confusion, hopefully less e-waste and better transfer speeds too. Although if you’re still using wired headphones with your iPhone, your next phone might mean it’s time for yet another headphone dongle. I’m sure Apple won’t charge over the odds for that.
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