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
October 31, 2025 - 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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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: Thus, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you have ... More on discussions.apple.com
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September 15, 2023Is the USB-C cable that come with the base iPhone 15 a "standard USB-C cable"?
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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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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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Avoid Overspending for iPhone 15 USB-C Cables and Chargers - Article Comments - TidBITS Talk
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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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r/iphone on Reddit: Is the USB-C cable that come with the base iPhone 15 a "standard USB-C cable"?
July 14, 2023 -
With the earlier iPhones I seem to remember that all legitimate Apple lightning cables had a small chip inside them to verify they were legit.
Is this the case with the USB-C cables or are they just all standard cables now? (I know there are different grades of USB-C cables)
Thanks.
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USB C cables are all standardised and don't use special Apple certification. This means the cable shipped with your iPhone will work with non-Apple products and non-Apple USB C cables will also work with your iPhone.
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There isn’t an MFI standard per se, but different usb c cables will have different features. For example what comes with the iPhones is USB C and supports power delivery, but only 2.0 data speeds.
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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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Answer (1 of 6): Apple is finally conforming to industry standards by using the USB C protocol. So you can use any USB C cable and charger instead of what Apple allow you to use. And nothing says you have to buy new phone. Just because Apple rolled out a new model. If your existing iPhone does ...
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The iPhone 15 Is Switching to USB-C. Here’s What That Means. | Wirecutter
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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.
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You’re (Probably) Underutilizing Your iPhone 15’s USB-C Port
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What conveniences does the iPhone 15 USB-C port bring to users?
November 9, 2023 - Owning an iPhone 15 means carrying just one USB-C to C cable to charge your phone, laptop, headphones, power banks, gaming consoles, and more. Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying an extra USB-C to Lightning cable.
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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 ...
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