Now that we see the iPhone 15 with the new usb-c port, what’s your first impression?
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For me it’s not too big a deal, functionally identical. I have the pro, so could use high speed data, but I never have used the charging cable for data and am not likely to start now. I appreciate faster charging but realistically charge overnight, so no change
I understand and support the goal of one set of chargers and cables for everything, but in the immediate term, it does mean buying new cables and chargers, and it means all the existing ones going to waste.
– so far, I’ve had to buy two cables, a charger, and two new power strips with USB-C, and there will be more to come
– My teens still have Lightning iPhones and they’re hard on cables, so my old cables won’t go to waste.
– admittedly, I’m trying to jump past the next transition by moving to usb-c chargers somewhat rather than buy new usb-a to usb-c cables for old chargers
– I bought a usb-c watch cable but am not counting that because it was a replace t for a damaged usb-a Watch cable
– I’ll still need charging cables for my car, and my laptop bag, and I’m sure additional charging block or two
They make USB-A to USB-C cables. While I get Apple provides only a USB-C cable, there is no need for a new charger. USB-A will die hard at my house.
The point is to have a universal cable. No more, no less. I burn through cables as it is, so I don’t think it’s that big of a deal as far as additional waste.
USB-A to USB-C limits charging power to 12W. The iPhone 15 accepts up to 27W from supported USB-C to USB-C cables and chargers.
Wired says 20 watts: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-15-usb-c/
In any case, my point is that USB-A still works and you don’t have to immediately replace anything.
Wired (and others) report that 20W number because I think they’re misinterpreting the Apple fast charging documentation, which explains that fast charging is available with a 20W charger or above. They’ve explained this for all the previous USB-PD compliant models, but real world testing has shown actual charging rates of up to 30W for the iPhone 14 Pro. I imagine the 15 and the 15 Pro will show similar numbers at the high 20’s, maybe even 30 watts.
Every year when I set up new iPhone, I gotta connect an encrypted drive to my laptop and then airdrop some configs to my iPhone. This year I could just connect the drive directly to my iPhone. Felt like magic! My dash cam has usb-c as well so that will be handy! Also seems to charge quick with PD.
I do full encrypted backups onto local storage, so I appreciate the faster data transfer (which only applies to the 15 Pro/Max right now, not the 15/Plus). My car’s dashcam doesn’t have wifi, so I rely on a microSD reader; transferring videos will be faster.
I already have USB-C to USB-C cables for my MacBook and iPad and previous Samsung devices, so I’m set.
Been seeing some silly sketches about people borrowing chargers from each other.
I don’t believe you even get faster charging with the USBC implementation on iPhone.
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Sorry, I guess more context ….
My new 15 Pro with USB-C and a new 20w charger, charges faster than my previous 13 Pro with Lightning and an older 12w iPad charger. True that it’s not the connector, but faster charging is new to me
For me the only thing I’ve noticed is that USB-C is harder to plug in than lightning. Everything else is nice but I never use it.
How exactly is it harder?
I have several usb-c devices… they are all super easy to plug in. Controllers, phones, mice, headphones, my laptop etc
Lightning is rounded more and you have more lee way when plugging it in. With USB-C you have to be much more exact. It’s not huge, but it’s noticeable to me. If you can’t tell the difference you probably aren’t paying attention.
On some devices I have the USB C ports seem to have a firmer “click” to them than Lightning ports, maybe that could make it feel harder to plug in.
Lightning ports can sometimes feel bit loose, especially when they are full of pocket lint.
Pretty sure he must be trolling.
The only difficulty I’ve had is that my previous case had a silicone cover protecting the Lightning port. Now I spend too much time fiddling with the case trying to remove the non-existing cover to the USB-C port
It’s fine and not a big deal for me. I rarely charge by cable anyway. I wouldn’t have batted an eye had Apple removed the port entirely and said to do everything wirelessly.
Being able to connect accessories to it will be kind of handy though. I plan on plugging my usb c multi-dongle from my laptop into it and seeing how many things work. If it supports a usb c Ethernet dongle for networking that will be handy for work when I need to check ports for connectivity and speed.
