The upcoming iPhone 15 series is rumored to feature a switch from Lightning to USB-C ports, a design with skinnier bezels and a Dynamic Island cutout, easier repairability, upgraded ultra wideband for integration with Apple's AR headset, 15-watt wireless charging, a periscope-style telephoto lens, solid-state buttons for the Pro models, increased RAM for the Pro models, and potential price increases, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max possibly receiving a $100 to $200 price hike.
Apple's retail employees are being trained to inform customers that the new iPhone 15 models will not be compatible with existing Lightning chargers and will require USB-C chargers, potentially leading to increased sales of Apple's USB-C chargers and cables.
Apple plans to introduce a USB-C port to its standard AirPods and AirPods Max by 2024, with the AirPods Pro expected to be the first to make the switch during Apple's upcoming event.
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.
Apple is expected to unveil four models of the iPhone 15, with upgraded cameras, slimmer design, USB-C support, and improved performance, at its fall event, while the Apple Watch Series 9 will feature incremental upgrades and the newest AirPods may come with USB-C charging.
主题：苹果将AirPods Pro的充电口由Lightning改为USB-C
要点：
1. 苹果宣布AirPods Pro将使用USB-C充电盒。
2. 这样可以让新款iPhone 15的买家使用同一根线缆给耳机和手机充电。
3. 此外，新款AirPods Pro在其他方面与第二代AirPods Pro无异，并将获得新的软件功能。
4. 遗憾的是，只有等到iPhone 15于9月22日上市时才能购买这个USB-C充电盒。
5. 苹果逐渐采用USB-C连接器，先后在Mac、iPad、iPhone和配件上推出了这种接口。
6. 苹果还宣布推出了一款带有USB-C的更新版有线EarPods。
7. 普通AirPods和AirPods Max耳机似乎没有USB-C版本。
8. 有传言称这两款产品明年可能会进行更新。
Apple announced the new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities, additional dust resistance, and Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro, along with new features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness with iOS 17.
Apple is now selling USB-C EarPods that are compatible with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, providing a wired option with improved sound quality for calls and audio.
Apple has released the AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case and updated audio quality, but lossless audio will only be available on these new models, not the original AirPods Pro with a Lightning charging case.
With the release of the iPhone 15, which does not come with a wall charger or earbuds, Apple users will need to purchase new accessories such as a USB-C wall charger and wireless earbuds for their new smartphone.
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.
The second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C MagSafe case are already discounted at Best Buy, offering a $50 price reduction from their original list price of $249.99.
The new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 from Apple may sound slightly more refined and cleaner compared to the previous Lightning version, but further testing is needed to determine if there is a noticeable difference.
The updated second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case support lossless audio with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset due to the H2 chip's 5GHz support, enabling ultra-low latency and less interference compared to the original AirPods Pro with a Lightning case limited to the 2.4GHz band.
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.
Apple's new USB-C-enabled AirPods Pro have updated audio architecture and improved sound quality, making them the best noise-canceling buds for most iPhone owners.
Apple is currently offering the second-generation AirPods Pro, equipped with a USB-C MagSafe charging case, for $189, which is $60 off retail price.
The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case are available for $189.00 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, the lowest price ever tracked, featuring a new USB-C port on the MagSafe Charging Case.
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