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iPhone 15's USB-C Port Brings Charging Simplicity But Can Cause Confusion Over Data Speed Capabilities

  • The iPhone 15 has a USB-C port which is great for universal charging but can be confusing due to different USB standards.

  • USB-C cables and ports may only support older, slower USB 2.0 data speeds rather than faster USB 3/4 speeds needed for quick file transfers.

  • Apple's included USB-C cable with iPhone 15 is USB 2.0 speed, but the Pro models support faster USB 3 speeds.

  • Having 3 USB standards (USB data transfer, USB-C port shape, USB Power Delivery) causes confusion over cable and port abilities.

  • Transition to USB-C will have some downsides but should be less painful than Apple's earlier switch from 30-pin to Lightning cables.

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