iPhone 15 to return with USB-C
It appears to be like like Apple might lastly be switching their iPhone to USB-C with the launch of the iPhone 15, which might imply that this 12 months iPhone 14 would nonetheless have a lightning port.
The information comes from revered Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who has stated that we are able to count on subsequent years iPhone to function USB-C.
My newest survey signifies that 2H23 new iPhone will abandon Lightning port and swap to USB-C port. USB-C might enhance iPhone’s switch and charging velocity in {hardware} designs, however the ultimate spec particulars nonetheless rely upon iOS help.
It’s anticipated to see current USB-C-related suppliers of Apple’s ecosystem (e.g., IC controller, connector) develop into the market’s focus within the subsequent 1-2 years, due to huge orders from iPhones and equipment’ adoption of USB-C ports.
Apple’s iPad Professional already makes use of USB-C so it might be good to see Apple swap all of its gadgets over to USB-C together with the iPhone.
We predict the brand new iPhone 14 handsets later this 12 months, these gadgets ought to include Apple’s Lightning connector. We predict 4 new iPhones later within the 12 months, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max and the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max.
The iPhone 5 lineup will launch in 2024, so we should wait till then for Apple to change its iPhones to USB-C.
Supply Ming-Chi Kuo, 9 to five Mac
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