I’m by no means an expert but I’d imagine it’s just easier and more cost effective to make the sweeping change to USB-C in all markets, rather than one for Europe and another for the U.S etc Answer from lum-47 on reddit.com
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Charge and connect with the USB-C connector on your iPhone - Apple Support
USB-C is a universally accepted standard that enables charging, syncing data, and playing audio and video. iPhone 15 and later models have a USB-C connector, which allows you to charge and connect to a variety of devices, including Mac, iPad, AirPods Pro 2 and later, and external storage devices.
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r/iphone on Reddit: Why did Apple actually add USB-C to the iPhone 15
October 12, 2023 -
Hi all. I’ve been thinking about this in the back of my mind for a little while now.
When the iPhone 15’s announcement was first making rounds, I noticed many (predominantly US-based) tech reviewers praising the EU legislation for finally forcing Apple to use USB-C in iPhones. However, to me, this doesn’t fully make sense.
As I understand it, the language of the law only applies to products sold in the EU. Apple has shown before that they can and will make different hardware models for different regions of the world e.g. dual physical SIM for HK/China, single SIM for other countries, e-SIM only for USA, etc. just to name a few.
They could have just made an EU-designated model with USB-C, and kept lightning for that sweet MFi money for the other regions like they did with the SIM types. But they didn’t, and instead added USB-C to all models, internationally. Why do you think that is?
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I’m by no means an expert but I’d imagine it’s just easier and more cost effective to make the sweeping change to USB-C in all markets, rather than one for Europe and another for the U.S etc
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I think the EU legislation was the small push that Apple needed. I know that they’ve shown that they can make variations of products for different regions, but in this case, I don’t think Apple was far off from doing it anyway. They’ve been using USB-C on different products anyway, and I think the EU legislation was enough to make them say “Okay, let’s just do it”. They can now position it as “one chord for all products” (because they already have it on other products) and move along.
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Apple's iPhone 15 USB-C Port Has Me Stoked. But There Are Downsides - CNET
September 26, 2023 - And though I'm skeptical that regulation is the best tool for product development, I'm not displeased that the European Union pushed Apple toward USB-C. So yes, I'm psyched the iPhone 15 models all have USB-C ports so those USB-C charging cables ...
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Did anyone else's new iphone 15 come with… - Apple Community
It does tells you that it comes with a USB-C charging cable. No mention about it coming with a power adapter. You can verify this yourself by going to the online Apple Store and start the ordering process (without obligation) for an iPhone 15 Pro Max. There you will see the following image: ...
Quora
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Will the iPhone 15 accept any USB-C, or will it be limited to the Apple USB- C? - Quora
Answer (1 of 8): Short answer: iPhone 15 accepts any USB-C. The iPhone 15 accepts any USB-C cables and chargers, there is absolutely no requirement to use Apple USB-C accessories.
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What Charger Does the iPhone 15 Use: Explained - Anker US
May 10, 2024 - Yes, there are many third-party USB-C chargers compatible with the iPhone 15. Any USB-C charger that supports the USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) standard should work well with your iPhone 15, delivering fast and safe charging.
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Why USB-C on iPhone 15 Pro is a Big Deal For Me - Terry White's Tech Blog
September 18, 2023 - Having USB-C on the new iPhone 15 Pro is more than just a cable. It opens a world of possibilities that I can't wait to take advantage of.
Cable Matters
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The End of Lightning: USB-C for iPhone 15 (and Beyond) | Cable Matters Blog
March 18, 2024 - Apple hasn't included a charger with its iPhones since 2020, although if you buy a new iPhone 15 model, you will get a USB-C to USB-C charging cable. You'll recognize it as the same charge port and charging cable that Apple uses for its other ...
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The iPhone 15 Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here’s What That Means | WIRED
September 12, 2023 - After 11 years, Apple's Lightning connector is being replaced by USB-C in the iPhone 15.
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9to5Mac
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The iPhone 15's switch to USB-C has been (almost) perfect - 9to5Mac
October 5, 2023 - If you asked me to summarize my thoughts on the iPhone 15’s switch to USB-C in one word, it would be “glorious.” Being able to charge my iPhone with the same cable as my iPad, Mac, and Nintendo Switch has been blissful. I’m keenly aware that I’m not necessarily a representation of the general public when it comes to how many USB-C cables and products I have.
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September 15, 2023 - But not even Apple can avoid the winds of change — the company made it official that iPhones of the future will fall in line and feature a USB-C port. And it's be starting with the iPhone 15.
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Everything the iPhone 15's USB-C port can do (and what you'll need to do it) | Macworld
November 2, 2023 - AirDrop may be more convenient, but when batch-transferring photos and videos from your iPhone to your Mac, for example, we’d advise plugging them in. Most modern Macs and all current iPads have at least one USB-C port, so you can connect ...
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Does the iPhone 15 series have USB Type-C?
September 12, 2023 - In a first for an iPhone, the new iPhone 15 series features USB-C ports, replacing the Lightning Connector you're probably familiar with
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The iPhone 15 Is Switching to USB-C. Here’s What That Means. | Wirecutter
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September 13, 2023 - Apple has finally ditched the Lighting port in favour of USB-C for the entire iPhone 15 family, including the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Revealed at the Apple September event, these four phones will now charge and offer ...
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Everything you need to know about iPhone 15 and USB-C
For better or worse, this universal port allows users to change to a new cable standard, but there's a lot of nuance in how USB-C works and the specs available. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have USB 2.0 Type-C ports capable of 480Mbps data ...
Published September 21, 2023
Digital Trends
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Does the iPhone 15 have USB-C? It's complicated | Digital Trends
September 12, 2023 - ... The iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro models are finally embracing the USB Type-C port, as confirmed during Apple’s September 2023 event. Even though several iPads and MacBooks have adopted USB-C as the standard port for charging and data ...
Reddit
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r/apple on Reddit: iPhone 15 replaces Lightning port with USB-C
September 12, 2023 - I've had my iPhone 15 Pro for basically 2 years at this point. The USB-C port doesn't feel as snappy/satisfying as it once did. Lightning didn't have that problem...
9to5Mac
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What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C? - 9to5Mac
September 9, 2024 - On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals.