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iPhone 15 Pro Draining Some USB-C Power Banks Due to Reverse Wireless Charging Bug

  • iPhone 15 Pro has an issue charging properly from some USB-C power banks, draining the power bank instead of charging the phone.

  • The issue seems to stem from the iPhone's new reverse wireless charging feature interacting incorrectly with certain chargers.

  • Apple's switch from Lightning to USB-C may be causing problems, as USB-C has fragmented standards compliance in the accessories market.

  • Possible solutions include Apple improving iPhone charge detection software or adding a toggle to control charge direction.

  • For now, affected users can try different cables or flipping cables around to change charge direction.

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