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No Miracles for USB-C on iPhones

October 11, 2022

Apple has been clutching to the Lightning port connector with its cold dead hands. The EU is not far from forcing Apple to adopt the universal USB-C connector for its iPhone. BGR posted information concerning a potential shift by Apple to replace the Lightning port with USB-C. USB-C is capable of achieving much faster charging speeds than a Lightning connector. That doesn’t mean Apple will take advantage of that additional speed. Cramming power at a battery can impact how long it lasts after a charge. Apple may intentionally throttle the charging speed below what a USB-C can provide in order to lengthen the battery life.

Data transfer speeds are another story. Users will be thankful for the faster transfer speeds, especially if moving 4K videos or high-resolution photos. Apple described the USB-C when it announced inclusion on the iPad Pro in October 2018. “A new USB-C connector replaces the Lightning connector in support of the powerful ways iPad Pro is used. Incredibly versatile, USB-C offers power for charging, supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 for high-bandwidth data transfers up to twice the speed to and from cameras and musical instruments, and drives external displays up to 5K. With USB-C, iPad Pro can even be used to charge an iPhone.”

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