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Posted 9/9/2023, 11:10:32 AM

Apple to Switch to USB-C for iPhone 15 and Accessories in 2023, Bringing Major Charging Changes

Apple plans to add USB-C port to accessories like AirPods, MagSafe battery packs, and more in 2023 after iPhone 15 drops Lightning port
New 'stackable' MagSafe battery pack in development to charge multiple devices at once by daisy-chaining
AirPods Pro with USB-C unlikely to be called 3rd gen; true 3rd gen coming in 2024/2025
Camera upgrades to be 'star of the show' for iPhone 15, especially Pro models with 48MP main camera
Apple retail staff to recommend customers buy new USB-C charging accessories with iPhone 15 due to port change from Lightning

macrumors.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Apple's new iPhone is set to require a new charger for the first time in 11 years — and your old Lightning cable won't work

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.

9/7/2023

iPhone 15: Rumors, Leaks and All the Buzz Ahead of the Apple Event

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.

9/8/2023

Apple to Add USB-C to AirPods in 2024, Starting with Pro Model; iPhone 15 Pro Features May Include Titanium Frame and Customizable Button

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.

9/10/2023

Apple Event Preview: iPhone 15 with USB-C, Apple Watch Updates, AirPods Overhaul, VR Vision

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.

9/10/2023

Apple's iPhone 15 Lineup to Bring Major Design Changes, Upgrades

Apple is expected to unveil its iPhone 15 lineup at its annual September keynote event, introducing USB-C charging and possibly a new design, while also teasing new features for its mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, and announcing updates for the Apple Watch, AirPods, and operating systems.

9/12/2023

Apple Users Brace for Another Round of Dongles and Adapters as Lightning Port Gets Replaced

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.

9/12/2023

Apple Upgrades AirPods Pro to USB-C Charging Case, Matches iPhone 15

Apple has announced that the AirPods Pro will now come with a USB-C charging case, allowing users to charge their earbuds and the new iPhone 15 with the same cable. However, the regular AirPods and AirPods Max headphones will not be transitioning to USB-C.

9/15/2023

Apple's Switch to USB-C Ports Will Unify Charging for iPhone and Android Users, But Frustrate Some Loyalists

The switch to USB-C in the iPhone 15 will address the problem of compatibility with Android accessories, despite some existing iPhone owners expressing dissatisfaction with the change, ultimately providing benefits for Android users.

9/17/2023

Apple Accessories and iPhones Moving to USB-C in Coming Years

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.

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Posted 9/9/2023, 11:10:32 AM

Apple to Switch to USB-C for iPhone 15 and Accessories in 2023, Bringing Major Charging Changes

Apple plans to add USB-C port to accessories like AirPods, MagSafe battery packs, and more in 2023 after iPhone 15 drops Lightning port
New 'stackable' MagSafe battery pack in development to charge multiple devices at once by daisy-chaining
AirPods Pro with USB-C unlikely to be called 3rd gen; true 3rd gen coming in 2024/2025
Camera upgrades to be 'star of the show' for iPhone 15, especially Pro models with 48MP main camera
Apple retail staff to recommend customers buy new USB-C charging accessories with iPhone 15 due to port change from Lightning

macrumors.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Apple's new iPhone is set to require a new charger for the first time in 11 years — and your old Lightning cable won't work

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.

9/7/2023

iPhone 15: Rumors, Leaks and All the Buzz Ahead of the Apple Event

9/8/2023

Apple to Add USB-C to AirPods in 2024, Starting with Pro Model; iPhone 15 Pro Features May Include Titanium Frame and Customizable Button

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.

9/10/2023

Apple Event Preview: iPhone 15 with USB-C, Apple Watch Updates, AirPods Overhaul, VR Vision

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.

9/10/2023

Apple's iPhone 15 Lineup to Bring Major Design Changes, Upgrades

9/12/2023

Apple Users Brace for Another Round of Dongles and Adapters as Lightning Port Gets Replaced

9/12/2023

Apple Upgrades AirPods Pro to USB-C Charging Case, Matches iPhone 15

9/15/2023

Apple's Switch to USB-C Ports Will Unify Charging for iPhone and Android Users, But Frustrate Some Loyalists

9/17/2023

Apple Accessories and iPhones Moving to USB-C in Coming Years