Apple is expected to replace its proprietary Lightning charger with USB-C charging in the iPhone 15, complying with EU regulations and creating a more streamlined charging process.
Apple plans to refresh its accessories with USB-C ports, including AirPods and Mac accessories, following the transition away from Lightning on the iPhone 15 lineup.
Images of counterfeit MagSafe Battery Packs with a USB-C charging port have surfaced on social media, indicating possible preparations for Apple's release of such an accessory alongside the iPhone 15 lineup that is expected to feature USB-C charging.
Apple is known for frequently changing the connectors and cables on its devices, requiring users to constantly purchase new adapters and accessories, with the company's adoption of USB-C for iPhones being the latest example.
Apple is releasing a new model of its AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging port instead of the Lightning port, in compliance with EU regulation, allowing users to charge their personal electronics with a single cable.
Apple has released new charge cables, including a 60W USB-C Charge Cable and a 240W USB-C Charge Cable, specifically designed for charging iPhone 15 models, iPads, and Macs.
Apple is expected to release USB-C versions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard alongside the next iMac, while the standard AirPods will be updated with a USB-C charging case in 2024, and the next AirPods Max will also have a USB-C port.
Verizon is offering discounts on Apple's official iPhone 15 cases, USB-C chargers, and MagSafe accessories, with savings of up to 23% on bundle deals and reductions on individual products.
Apple's iPhone 15 cases and accessories, including the FineWoven case with MagSafe, clear case with MagSafe, and the FineWoven iPhone wallet with MagSafe support, are currently on sale on Amazon, offering savings of up to six percent off the usual prices. Additionally, Apple's 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter is also discounted by 25 percent.
Anker is offering discounts on USB-C accessories for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro on Amazon, including portable batteries, a MagSafe-compatible charger stand, and USB-C wall chargers.
The iPhone 15 marks Apple's first inclusion of a USB-A to USB-C cable in its store, allowing compatibility with USB-C enabled devices such as Macs, iPads, and iPhones.
