Apple will hold the fall conference of iPhone 14 in early September. This time, four models will be launched for iPhone 14. In addition to the Pro version of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that have attracted much attention for removing bangs, many people are also looking forward to whether iPhone 14 has the opportunity to add USB-C and Type-C charging specifications.
Today's article will talk to you whether Apple has the opportunity to add USB-C and Type-C charging holes to the iPhone 14.
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Apple iPhone 3 reasons to charge without USB-C/Type-C
iPhone Use Lightning has been around for nearly 10 years, from the first time that iPhone 5 launched in 2012 has used Lightning to now. Even in recent years, other mobile phone manufacturers have switched to the more popular USB-C and Type-C charging holes, and Apple still insists on using Lightning.
The reason why Apple does not change USB-C or Type-C is, first, switching to USB-C/Type-C will increase the generation of electronic waste; second, Lightning is more waterproof than USB-C; third, Lightning specifications can continuously charge MFi premiums.
However, EU has already legislated to require unified charging specifications
Although Apple has been reluctant to use USB-C/Type-C charging specifications on iPhones, it may hit hard in the European market.
Because the European Parliament has officially passed a relevant bill that requires that all electronic products sold in the EU, as long as they meet relevant standards, must provide charging specifications mainly based on USB-C/Type-C. The
rule actually has no big impact on many Android phone manufacturers, because most Android phones have switched to USB-C/Type-C to charge, but it is undoubtedly a big test for Apple to still insist on Lightning.
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Apple has conducted research on the iPhone switching to USB-C/Type-C
According to Apple analyst Kuo Mingchi and Bloomberg reporter Mark Gulman's previous report, Apple has actually tested the feasibility of switching to USB-C/Type-C in many times.
Although the report does not indicate how Apple's test results are, overall it seems to be moving towards eliminating Lightning and using Lightning instead.
iPhone 14 will not have USB-C charging, and you have to wait until 2023
So will the iPhone 14 in 2022 support USB-C/Type-C charging? Basically not. Not to mention anything else, at least the deadline given by the EU is before 2024, so Apple can delay until the iPhone 15 launched next year and then switch to USB-C/Type-C to charge.
, and the European Parliament bill was passed in early June this year. At this time, the iPhone 14 had basically been designed and started to be mass production and testing. It is absolutely too late to change the design for this.
So if you don't want the USB-C cable and Lightning cable to coexist at home, maybe you can consider skipping the iPhone 14 launched in September this year and wait until the iPhone 15 will be replaced with the new charging specifications next year before buying.
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