iOS 13 beta hints that iPhone 11 may get a USB-C port
5 years, 7 months ago

iOS 13 beta hints that iPhone 11 may get a USB-C port

India Today  

Apple's iPhone 11 has been a subject of rumours and leaks ever since the tech giant unveiled the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max last year. In the past, reports have indicated that Apple would bundle an 18W USB-C power adapter with its upcoming iPhone 11. What fuels this optimism is the Cupertino, California headquartered tech giant ditching the lightning port for a USB-C port in its iPad Pro. The System Experience section in the Apple's features page for iOS 13 indicates that iPhone users will be able to preview emails and weblinks pressing and holding to see a hint of the content.

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Apple's USB-C not completely secure, hacktivist breaks open Apple’s Type-C port's security
2 days, 7 hours ago

Apple's USB-C not completely secure, hacktivist breaks open Apple’s Type-C port's security

Firstpost  

A security researcher demonstrated how he managed to break into the ACE3 USB-C controller, a crucial component used in the iPhone 15’s USB-C port. A researcher has successfully cracked the security of the company’s proprietary USB-C controller, raising concerns that it could lead to new iPhone jailbreaks and other security breaches. A critical controller found to be vulnerable At the …

Apple discontinues iPhone SE and iPhone 14 as EU officially adopts USB-C as universal charging standard
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Apple discontinues iPhone SE and iPhone 14 as EU officially adopts USB-C as universal charging standard

India Today  

Last week, on December 28, was a significant milestone for tech enthusiasts and environmentalists in the European Union as USB-C officially became the mandatory standard for electronic devices. The new regulation, designed to reduce e-waste and simplify charging for consumers, requires phones, tablets, cameras, and other electronic devices sold in the EU to feature USB-C ports. The tech giant introduced …

EU mandates USB-C ports for small devices, laptops face 2026 deadline
2 weeks, 3 days ago

EU mandates USB-C ports for small devices, laptops face 2026 deadline

NL Times  

Starting Saturday, small electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, computer mice, and cameras sold in the European Union must include a USB-C charging port under a new EU directive. The legislation, which aims to standardize charging ports across devices, follows years of political debate in Brussels. The German trade association Bitkom criticized the policy as excessive government interference, arguing that …

Got an iPhone 15 series? Here's what all you can connect to it using USB-C port
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Got an iPhone 15 series? Here's what all you can connect to it using USB-C port

India TV News  

Apple launched its latest iPhone 15 series across the world on September 12, 2023. Charge your iPhone with any adapter or cable iPhones come with USB-C cables in the box itself, but users can use any USB-C cable available in the market to charge their iPhones. Connect external display Users can use any USB-C to HDMI converter to connect their …

iPhone 15 USB-C: Do you need a new charging cable or adaptor?
1 year, 4 months ago

iPhone 15 USB-C: Do you need a new charging cable or adaptor?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The introduction of USB-C on the iPhone 15 range – as well as …

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hello, USB-C. Apple is ditching …

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple’s Lightning cable?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple’s Lightning cable?

Associated Press  

LONDON — Bye, Lightning cable. A big part of the reason is a European Union common charging rule that’s coming soon for the 27-nation bloc. It resisted the EU’s common charging push, citing worries that it would limit innovation and end up hurting consumers. “USB-C has become a universally accepted standard so we’re bringing USB-C to iPhone 15,” said Kaiann …

The iPhone Just Got a Little Less Special. Good!
1 year, 4 months ago

The iPhone Just Got a Little Less Special. Good!

Slate  

The biggest news in the iPhone world is old news. Well, as the Verge put it in 2021: “The Lightning port isn’t about convenience; it’s about control.” Apple had a port and charger that no other brand had, and it could make money from all the supplementary gear necessitated by Lightning’s exclusivity—everything from charging cables, to adapters, to dongles, to …

Apple Store Staff Asked To Recommend USB-C Chargers To iPhone 15 Buyers
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple Store Staff Asked To Recommend USB-C Chargers To iPhone 15 Buyers

News 18  

Apple is gearing up for a new iPhone event this week and at the same time asking its store employees to understand the new products launching this year. And now, reports say that Apple is training its staff at the Store and telling them to recommend any iPhone 15 buyer to get the USB C charger as well. In fact, …

Experts warn of e-waste issues over iPhone charging port switch
1 year, 4 months ago

Experts warn of e-waste issues over iPhone charging port switch

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new EU rules which …

The iPhone Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here’s What That Means
1 year, 4 months ago

The iPhone Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here’s What That Means

Wired  

The first devices with the USB-C charging port arrived in 2015. The longest holdout has been the iPhone—despite adding USB-C to every new MacBook and iPad in the past few years, Apple has opted to stick with its proprietary Lightning connector for its smartphone. Nine years later, Apple swapped it to the Lightning port, which was smaller, reversible, and created …

Top Tech News Today India August 9 iPhone 15 Series Get USB-C Charging Parliament Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill OnePlus Fold Price Leaked
1 year, 5 months ago

Top Tech News Today India August 9 iPhone 15 Series Get USB-C Charging Parliament Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill OnePlus Fold Price Leaked

ABP News  

iPhone 15 Series To Get USB-C Charging Years after Android smartphones, Apple may finally switch to USB-C for charging on its iPhone models. Click to read our report Parliament Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill The Parliament on Wednesday cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023. Click to read our report Micromax Shifts Focus Towards EVs Homegrown handset maker …

Apple EarPods With USB-C Could Be In Mass Production Ahead Of iPhone 15 Launch: What We Know
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple EarPods With USB-C Could Be In Mass Production Ahead Of iPhone 15 Launch: What We Know

News 18  

With the iPhone 15 series rumored to shift to USB-C from Lightning, accessories including Apple EarPods and cables are also making a shift to USB-C. As spotted by MacRumors, popular leaker ShrimpApplePro has claimed that Apple Earpods with USB-C are already in mass production ahead of the iPhone 15 series launch in September this year. Additionally, as claimed by Ming-Chi …

Apple Could Limit USB C Charging Support For iPhones: What It Means
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple Could Limit USB C Charging Support For iPhones: What It Means

News 18  

Apple is being forced to offer USB C charging on iPhones after the new law passed by EU recently but the company seems intent on working things the way it wants. A new tip has come out this month which suggests Apple could install an IC chip to the USB C port on the iPhone which will ensure that you …

Apple may limit iPhone 15’s USB Type-C port support: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple may limit iPhone 15’s USB Type-C port support: Report

Live Mint  

Apple is planning to bring a USB Type-C port with iPhone 15 series. The report says that USB-C port on iPhone 15 and the accompanying charging cables will feature a Lightning-like authenticator chip, potentially limiting their functionality with Apple-unapproved accessories. Citing a Weibo rumour, the report says that Apple has developed its own variant for iPhone 15’s USB Type-C port. …

Apple may launch the iPhone 15 series with Lightning port in 2023, may adopt USB-C in 2024
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple may launch the iPhone 15 series with Lightning port in 2023, may adopt USB-C in 2024

Firstpost  

Apple, theoretically, has the option of delaying the USB Type-C ports until iPhone 17. Apple was supposed to bring USB Type-C connectivity with the upcoming iPhone 15 series, thanks to the regulations that the European Union had passed regarding charging ports for personal devices. However, if a recent report is to be believed, then Apple might just continue with the …

iPhone 15 to have USB-C port with capability to transfer big files fast: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

iPhone 15 to have USB-C port with capability to transfer big files fast: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple may probably bring a Thunderbolt port in its iPhone 15 Pro for high speed data transfer. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will come with a USB-C port having at least USB 3.3 or Thunderbolt 3 support. Ming-Chi Kuo wrote on Twitter, “I predict that 15 Pro & 15 …

Apple Could Have Different USB C Ports For iPhone 15 And 15 Pro Next Year
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple Could Have Different USB C Ports For iPhone 15 And 15 Pro Next Year

News 18  

We all know that Apple is going to be moving to USB-C charging for its iPhones, and most of us expect that to happen in 2023 with the iPhone 15 series. Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will bring the iPhone 15 models with USB-C for charging and data transfer, but there will be a difference in the technology that will …

USB Type-C can be a mandate in India soon! Concern for Apple?
2 years, 1 month ago

USB Type-C can be a mandate in India soon! Concern for Apple?

Live Mint  

Earlier, it was the EU that had mandated the usage of USB-C on smart devices. The Union government of India had initially set up an inter-ministerial task force to allow discussions over this issue and it is agreed to mandate USB-C on all smart devices. Rohit Kumar Singh, Consumer Affairs Secretary, said, “India will shift to a USB type C …

Apple executive confirms iPhones will come with USB-C world over for the foreseeable future
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple executive confirms iPhones will come with USB-C world over for the foreseeable future

Firstpost  

Apple has confirmed that they will move to USB-C for their iPhones in the future and use the charging port for a considerable time, but they haven’t set a deadline for it yet. Apple has officially confirmed that the upcoming iPhones and all subsequent mobile devices will have USB-C ports, at least for the foreseeable future. Responding to a question …

Apple Finally Confirms Its Plans For USB C Charging On iPhones
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple Finally Confirms Its Plans For USB C Charging On iPhones

News 18  

Apple is now going to offer USB-C charging standards on iPhones very soon. When asked about Apple’s plans to switch to USB-C for iPhones, Joswiak said, obviously, we’ll have to comply, we have no choice." Going by this timeline and Apple’s launch schedule, one could expect the iPhone 16 lineup to support USB-C for charging. Joswiak was clear about Apple’s …

European Union gives final approval to law forcing Apple to switch to USB Type-C
2 years, 2 months ago

European Union gives final approval to law forcing Apple to switch to USB Type-C

Live Mint  

The European Union today gave its final approval to the common charger directive. The law mandates a USB Type-C port for a whole range of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and headphones. It says that having a common charger will improve consumer convenience by harmonizing charging interfaces and fast charging technology, and will significantly reduce electronic waste. Having …

AirPods, Mac Accessories Could Get USB-C in 2024
2 years, 3 months ago

AirPods, Mac Accessories Could Get USB-C in 2024

News 18  

Tech giant Apple might bring USB-C port to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024, the media reported. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company might introduce USB-C to its newest AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods by the year 2024, while Mac accessories like the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad may convert to USB-C as soon as the next …

Apple Lightning Connector Came Out 10 Years Ago, But Now Its Time Is Up
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple Lightning Connector Came Out 10 Years Ago, But Now Its Time Is Up

News 18  

Apple has stuck to its lightning connector to charge the iPhones for many years, a decade to be precise. You can easily get fast charging support up to 150W on an Android smartphone thanks to USB C. While Apple continues to dish out a meagre 20W charging support, even for its high-price iPhone Pro Max versions. 10 years of the …

New EU rules on USB-C chargers go much beyond an iPhone redesign
2 years, 7 months ago

New EU rules on USB-C chargers go much beyond an iPhone redesign

Hindustan Times  

European Union legislators have ruled that all mobile electronic devices sold within countries that come under the bloc must have USB-C connection port by the fall of 2024. The EU’s pitch is simple – consumers will save money they’d have otherwise spent to buy new chargers, and more than 11,000 tonnes of e-waste annually will be saved in the form …

USB-C made mandatory for phones sold in EU from 2024 but Apple has a clever trick up its sleeves
2 years, 7 months ago

USB-C made mandatory for phones sold in EU from 2024 but Apple has a clever trick up its sleeves

Firstpost  

The European Union has mandated the use of USB-C for all wired charging systems in electronic devices. European Union lawmakers have come to a consensus and passed a law that all electronic devices sold after Autumn 2024, will have to be equipped with the universal USB-C port for wired charging. Apple has had a separate revenue stream all thanks to …

Apple May Need To Follow Android As Europe Makes USB Type-C Charger Mandatory For Smartphones
2 years, 7 months ago

Apple May Need To Follow Android As Europe Makes USB Type-C Charger Mandatory For Smartphones

News 18  

Small pin, large pin, Micro-USB, Type-C, Lightning port… the list may carry on if you consider the evolution of mobile phone chargers over decades. Now, the European Union feels it’s time to make it mandatory for smartphones to come with one type of charger and charging port– USB Type-C. “By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port …

EU's common charger policy for all phones is a bad news for Apple iPhones
2 years, 7 months ago

EU's common charger policy for all phones is a bad news for Apple iPhones

India Today  

European Union lawmakers have finally reached an agreement that forces all future smartphones sold in the market to be equipped with the universal USB-C port. The EU estimates that the new rule could save consumers 250 million euros per year on “unnecessary charger purchases” and also cut down on around 11,000 tonnes of e-waste annually. In the official press release, …

Apple Could Stick With Lightning Port For Charging AirPods Pro 2 This Year
2 years, 7 months ago

Apple Could Stick With Lightning Port For Charging AirPods Pro 2 This Year

News 18  

Apple fanboys need to wait a little longer before the company brings USB Type C charging port to the AirPods. According to a new update shared by Ming-Chi Kuo, the new AirPods Pro 2 true wireless earbuds will come with the standard lightning port for charging. I predict the charging case of AirPods Pro 2 will still support Lightning, not …

Apple iPhone May Get Type-C Ports, New Apple TV Could Come Later This Year
2 years, 8 months ago

Apple iPhone May Get Type-C Ports, New Apple TV Could Come Later This Year

News 18  

A USB type-C port on an Apple iPhone is something many people across the world have wished for. The company is reportedly testing future iPhone models that might replace the lightning port on the Apple iPhone. Wireless chargers for both the iPhone and Apple Watch also use a USB type-C connector for power bricks. However, the majority of Apple accessories …

iPhone 14 will be last to use the Lightning cable, Apple rumour says
2 years, 8 months ago

iPhone 14 will be last to use the Lightning cable, Apple rumour says

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The company is considering switching to USB-C after the iPhone 14, according to a new report from …

Here’s Why Apple Will Soon Have To Offer USB Type C Port For Charging iPhones
2 years, 8 months ago

Here’s Why Apple Will Soon Have To Offer USB Type C Port For Charging iPhones

News 18  

Apple iPhones could soon come with a USB Type C port for charging, and it is likely to become the de-facto charging standard for small devices. But the new ruling from the European Parliament is likely to force Apple’s hands and force them to adopt USB Type C for iPhones as well. And that ultimately will force Apple to offer …

Engineer Who Put An iPhone Charging Port On His Samsung Phone Explains How He Did It
2 years, 8 months ago

Engineer Who Put An iPhone Charging Port On His Samsung Phone Explains How He Did It

News 18  

An engineer, who recently added a lightning port seen on Apple iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy A51 has now explained how he successfully added the lightning port to the Android smartphone. While explaining the process, Pillonel said that he worked around the device’s limited internal spacce, and circumvented Apple’s proprietary software checks for the lightning connector, micro-soldering, and a 3D-printed …

Apple Could Be Working On a Dual-Port Fast Charger For iPhone And iPad
2 years, 9 months ago

Apple Could Be Working On a Dual-Port Fast Charger For iPhone And iPad

News 18  

Apple users could finally have a fast charging solution from the company very soon. As per a new report, the company accidentally leaked its dual-port USB Type C charger that is soon entering mass production. Components are nearing mass production, and this year's shipment estimation could reach 2-3M units.https://t.co/Xb2keIGYSQ— 郭明錤 April 9, 2022 Kuo referred to the leak about the …

Apple may finally add USB-C charging port to iPhone next year
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple may finally add USB-C charging port to iPhone next year

India Today  

Apple’s iPhone has many proprietary features that contribute to the seamless experience you get using it. Apple uses its proprietary Lightning connectors on the iPhone for charging, while the call for a USB-C port instead has been there for quite some time. A new report has said Apple is considering using a USB-C port on next year’s iPhone 14, especially …

EU Wants Type-C Ports On All Devices, Motivation For Apple To Make Portless iPhone?
3 years, 3 months ago

EU Wants Type-C Ports On All Devices, Motivation For Apple To Make Portless iPhone?

News 18  

Apple has been long rumoured to remove all ports from the iPhone. If the European Commission’s proposal does go through, Apple may just push for ending wired charging for iPhones once and for all. As pointed out by the folks at The Verge, the a European Commission spokesperson pointed out that “if a device charges only wirelessly, then there is …

In Major Setback to Apple, EU Proposes Universal Type-C Charger For All Devices
3 years, 3 months ago

In Major Setback to Apple, EU Proposes Universal Type-C Charger For All Devices

News 18  

The European Union aims to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal presented on Thursday in a world first, with the move impacting iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. Under the Commission’s proposal, a USB-C connector will become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and …

Europe plans to make USB-C port mandatory on iPhone, other devices
3 years, 3 months ago

Europe plans to make USB-C port mandatory on iPhone, other devices

India Today  

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has said that it will be mandatory for smartphone manufacturers and manufacturers of other electronics to include a USB-C charging port on their devices. The European Commission’s rules will also force manufacturers to make their charging technologies interoperable. “We share the European Commission’s commitment to protecting the environment and are …

USB-C Has Finally Come Into Its Own
55 years ago

USB-C Has Finally Come Into Its Own

Wired  

The Surface Pro 7. WIRED and others first anointed USB-C as “the port of the future” in 2015, when Apple’s entry-level, 12-inch MacBook introduced it to the masses. “USB-C has become the industry standard for about every personal computing and connectivity device,” says Patrick Moorhead, founder of Moor Insights & Strategy. It can transfer data at blistering speeds of up …

Apple likely to retain lightning port in iPhone 11
5 years, 6 months ago

Apple likely to retain lightning port in iPhone 11

India Today  

Apple is expected to launch its next generation iPhones - the Apple iPhone 11 series - in September this year. While the iPhone 11 series, which a new report indicates would be called the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Max and the iPhone 11R, might be at least two months away from the launch, rumours and leaks that have been …

Next-generation Apple iPhones could finally ship with 18W USB-C fast chargers
5 years, 8 months ago

Next-generation Apple iPhones could finally ship with 18W USB-C fast chargers

India Today  

It's almost been a decade since Apple has been selling class-leading smartphones. Apple has been offering fast charging options since 2017's iPhone 8 but has still been shipping the devices with slow 5W chargers. The iPhones already support 18W fast charging and users had to purchase the charger separately from Apple. Hence, the 18W charger will have a USB-C port …

Apple iPhone 11 to come with reverse wireless charging feature
5 years, 9 months ago

Apple iPhone 11 to come with reverse wireless charging feature

India Today  

It has barely been six that Apple launched its three new iPhones - the iPhone XR, the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max-that rumours and speculations about the company's next generation iPhones have already started surfacing on the internet. In the past, we have heard rumours about the phone's camera capacity and now reports have spilled the beans about …

Apple 2019 iPhones will continue to choose Lightning ports over USB Type C: Report
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple 2019 iPhones will continue to choose Lightning ports over USB Type C: Report

Firstpost  

Apple’s 2019 iPhones will reportedly continue to sport the Lightning connector instead of the USB-C port. A 9To5Mac report, which found its lead from a Chinese publication called Mac Otakara, revealed that that contrary to previous reports which suggested that Apple was working on some version of the iPhones with USB Type C ports, Apple would continue with Lightning connectors …

Does Apple lack the 'courage' to push USB-C or does it simply not care anymore?
6 years, 3 months ago

Does Apple lack the 'courage' to push USB-C or does it simply not care anymore?

Firstpost  

Does Apple simply lack the courage to double down on a standard it helped popularise? //rant I wish Apple would pursue USB-C with the same relentlessness with which it is trying to kill the headphone jack. Why, after culling all useful ports from its MacBooks, after pushing for USB-C, after being forced to drop the prices of its dongles because …

2018 iPhone models could come with fast-charging USB-C adapters: Report
6 years, 6 months ago

2018 iPhone models could come with fast-charging USB-C adapters: Report

Firstpost  

There is a possibility of Apple bundling a USB-C to Lightning cable inside the box. A number of reports in the past have spoken about how 2018 iPhone models could feature a USB Type-C adaptor, but there has also been a report that states that Apple is ‘still in redesign phase’ and would not be able to include such an …

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