iPhone 15 will have a For those chargers that are not certified by the company
Apple is in the midst of a technological and regulatory revolution regarding the USB-C connector that it will include in its upcoming iPhone 15. The European Commission (EC) has ruled that Apple must adopt USB-C as the standard for its devices, but it seems that the Cupertino company has some surprises up its sleeve.
According to Computer Hoy sources, Apple is taking advantage of this situation to make the change profitable while complying with the EC legislative framework. Instead of offering a high-speed USB-C cable, the iPhone 15 will come with a USB 2.0 cable with 20V and 3A, which translates into a transfer rate of just 480 megabits per second. This decision is far below the expectations of users accustomed to the speed of Apple's Thunderbolt ports.
Apple's strategy will negatively affect users, who will be forced to buy another cable, which must necessarily be from Apple, since only those will work. In addition, it has been revealed that the iPhone 15 will have a speed limit for those chargers that are not certified by the company.
On the other hand, Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned analyst in the Apple world, has suggested that Apple will limit the charging speed for iPhone 15 users who do not use chargers and cables certified by the brand. This follows the same logic as the current Lightning standard, meaning that official Apple accessories will continue to be priced substantially higher than the competition.
Apple's justification for this move is the Made for iPhone (MFi) program, which guarantees the safety and authenticity of cables and accessories. However, some critics argue that this justification is no longer relevant today.
In short, as Apple adjusts to CE regulations with the introduction of USB-C on the iPhone 15, users could be stuck in a world of expensive cables and speed limitations, raising questions about whether this transition will actually be beneficial for the brand's customers. The iPhone 15 launch event is scheduled for September 12, 2023, where more details about Apple's controversial decision will be revealed.