Written By Pranav Sawant
Edited By: Pranav Sawant | Published By: Pranav Sawant | Published: Feb 10, 2023, 08:03 PM (IST)
Rumors are rife that Apple is fully moving to a USB Type-C port this year for its iPhone 15 lineup. This means users should be finally able to use Android’s Type-C cable with their iPhones. Well, that’s what everyone thought, but it’s Apple after all and things may not be as simple as they sound. Also Read: iPhone 17 Could Get A Price Hike In India Soon; Here’s What We Know So Far
As per a new leak straight from China, Apple is working on iPhone 15’s charging interface and it will likely support MFI-certified Type-C cables. What does this mean? let’s find out. Also Read: iPhone Air Becomes More Affordable With Up To Rs 13,000 Off In Black Friday Sale
Apple currently uses the lightning port on all of its iPhones which requires MFI-certified lightning cables in order to charge and transfer data. Also Read: Why Smartphone Makers Are Suddenly Backing Away From Super-Thin Designs
Apple iPhone 15 series will only support charging through MFi ( Made for iPhone ) USB Type-C cable, ordinary Android USB-C cable won't support charging on iPhone 15 series. 😂#iPhone #iPhone15 #usbC
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 10, 2023
Reportedly, Apple is now working on a Type-C charging interface for the iPhone 15 lineup and it may require users to use MFI-certified Type-C cables. This means the usual Type-C cables to charge Android phones may not work.
After asking for years, Apple may finally offer a Type-C port for charging, but at what cost?
A Type-C port is not the only thing that Apple is bringing with the new iPhones. This year’s iPhone 15 series is expected to come with a new chipset, likely the Apple A17 Bionic. The top-of-the-line model is said to feature a periscope lens.
Furthermore, the iPhone 15 Pro models will come with solid-state buttons and titanium built. Dynamic island will retain in the new Pro models.
Apart from this, the iPhone 15 is expected to feature a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Plus will have a 6.7-inch panel. The higher-end models, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively.
In related news, Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple may finally bring an ‘Ultra’ premium iPhone next year. The iPhone Ultra or iPhone 16 Ultra, whatever Apple plans to call it, is said to have better cameras, an even larger display, and maybe a portless design.