It’s nearly September, which implies the unveiling of the iPhone 15 is simply a few weeks away. Among the many regular new colours and digital camera upgrades, all experiences say the brand new iPhone will mark the top of Lightning, as Apple switches to USB-C just like the iPad and Mac. So what is going to the brand new port imply for brand spanking new iPhone customers? Right here’s all the pieces we all know to this point.

Will all 4 fashions have USB-C ports?

Sure, Apple will reportedly transfer the whole iPhone 15 lineup to USB-C. Nevertheless, the implementation may not be the identical all through the lineup–the iPhone 15 Professional and Professional Max could assist sooner information switch and charging speeds whereas the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus may very well be slower.

Will my previous iPhone cables work?

No, you’ll want a brand new USB-C-to-USB-C cable to cost the iPhone 15.

Will I want to purchase a brand new cable?

Apple will provide a USB-C-to-USB-C cable within the field. In response to rumors it will likely be a thicker braided cable that’s longer (1.5 meters) and colorized to match the iPhone’s coloration.

Will I want to purchase a brand new charger?

It relies upon. Apple started utilizing a USB-C-to-Lightning cable with the iPhone 12, the identical mannequin that additionally dropped the charger. So in the event you’re upgrading from an iPhone 12 or later, you possible purchased your personal 20W or increased USB-C charger. If in case you have one of many previous 5W chargers with a USB-A port, you’ll want to purchase a brand new one.

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Will charging be sooner?

We expect so. Whereas the iPhone 14 Professional helps 25W and the iPhone 14 helps 20W charging, the iPhone 15 Professional fashions are additionally anticipated to assist quick charging as much as 35W, which ought to carry a noticeable bump in charging speeds. You’ll want to make use of a charger that helps at the very least 35W to get the quickest charging, just like the one which comes with a MacBook.

What about information transfers?

Right here’s the place issues aren’t as clear. In response to rumors, Apple will supply totally different speeds for the iPhone 15, with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus capped at 480Mbps and the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Professional Max getting Thunderbolt speeds as much as 40Gbps, just like the iPad Professional. 

Will I want to purchase a Thunderbolt cable?

In all probability. With the iPad Professional, Apple provides a USB-C charging cable and sells Thunderbolt cables individually beginning at $29. Though the iPhone 15 Professional is anticipated to extend in value, it’s unlikely that Apple will provide something aside from a regular charging cable.

Will the older iPhones Apple sells get USB-C, too?

We’re undecided. Apple will presumably supply the iPhone 13/13 mini and iPhone 14/14Plus at decreased costs, and some experiences declare Apple can even add USB-C to these fashions.

When will the iPhone 15 arrive?

The iPhone 15 will probably be introduced at Apple’s “Wonderlust” occasion on September 12.