USB-C iPhone 15 May Tempt Some Android Owners to Switch, Survey Suggests
The expected move to USB-C on the iPhone 15 may lead a significant number of Android users to switch to iPhones, according to a survey conducted by SellCell.
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Posted 9/6/2023, 10:45:55 AM
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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.
Google has released a new ad mocking the upcoming iPhone 15's lack of features and its switch to USB-C, promoting its own Pixel devices.
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 may not be ready to transition all of its iPhone headphone accessories to USB-C when the iPhone 15 is released next week, with a USB-C case for AirPods Pro expected this fall but a USB-C case for Apple's lower-end AirPods not due until 2024, and the high-end AirPods Max not expected to be updated with USB-C charging until sometime next year.
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.
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The iPhone 15's USB-C port and charging cable will likely be limited to a slow data transfer speed of 480 megabytes per second, highlighting the confusion and lack of certification in the USB-C ecosystem.
The iPhone 15 series does not bring significant improvements in battery life or charging speed, although it does introduce a USB-C port instead of the Lightning connector, which is a major convenience.
The iPhone 15 can be connected to an Android phone via USB-C, with the Android phone charging from the iPhone initially and then vice versa, but file transfers between the two phones were unsuccessful.
Apple is experiencing strong demand for various models of the iPhone 15, not just the higher-end Pro versions, according to J.P. Morgan analyst.