The iPhone 15 will feature a USB-C charging port, replacing the Lightning cord, in response to pressure from the EU, making borrowing chargers from older iPhone models more difficult.
Apple's upcoming fall event, "Wonderlust," is set to showcase the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models with a USB-C port, a notch-free Dynamic Island display, and improved camera technology, as well as the Apple Watch Series 9 with a new S9 chip and the possibility of updated AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case.
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 the iPhone 15 with a USB-C port and updated wireless charging, as well as the Apple Watch Series 9, at its upcoming event.
Apple is aiming to have all its accessories switched to USB-C by next year, including a new version of the MagSafe Duo and a stackable MagSafe battery pack that can charge multiple devices simultaneously, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Anker is offering a 50% discount on its MagGo 621 magnetic battery pack, which can securely attach to the back of an iPhone 12 or later and wirelessly extend its battery life.
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.
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The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are now available for pre-order with discounts of up to $1,000 at carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, accompanied by discounts of up to 30% on iPhone 15 accessories from popular third-party Apple accessory companies, while Verizon is offering 25% off MagSafe chargers and a free HomePod for new customers who purchase its 5G Home Plus service.
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 introduction of USB-C ports in the new iPhone 15 models brings convenience, but also highlights the confusion and limitations surrounding the technology, with slower data transfer speeds and the lack of certification for devices and cables being major issues.
