According to Unknownz21’s Twitter post, the iPhone 15 could have been equipped with a Lightning port instead of USB-C. The firm at Apple would indeed consider continuing to use its own 8-pin connector in the new iPhone lineup. However, Apple would quickly integrate the new port into the features of its smartphones.
Some details about USB-C on iPhone 15:
It was in testing until January 2022, and since March 2022 almost all designs have had a USB-C port instead of lightning.
There was a version with a lightning port very early on, but it was quickly shelved.
— Unknownz21 ???? (@URedditor) April 18, 2023
Indeed, according to Unknownz21, “The USB-C port was being tested as early as January 2022, and since March 2022 almost all prototypes have been using this plug instead of Lightning”. Apple has long been reluctant to integrate a USB port into their iPhones. Macs and iPads have already made the switch only AirPods, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max and accessories like Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse and other first-generation Apple Pencil, Apple’s proprietary connector, when iPhones adopt it as well.
iPhones will switch to USB-C, but other brand products will stay on Lightning
There is no doubt that the next versions of these products will also switch to USB-C, which is good news for fans of the brand who can charge their devices with the same cable. Also, Apple has found a way to preserve the benefits of the MFi program. It is said that Apple will integrate a controller into its devices. changes data rate or charging power depending on whether the accessory used is Made For iOS.
The iPhone 15 is eagerly awaited, and rumors are swirling about smartphones that should be introduced this fall. While rumors are circulating that the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max (and still hypothetical 15 Ultra) will not have physical buttons, one of the most trusted experts when it comes to Ming-Chi Kuo, “Apple, capacitive buttons are not yet on the agenda for technical reasons.
Source : Mac Rumors
