დეგიNext iPhone may have USB-C inputAccording to the following BloombergA team of Apple developers is conducting testing Replace lightning portAnd it will likely be available in the models of the second half of 2023, at which time the official presentation of the iPhone of that year will probably take place.

In addition to testing models with a USB-C port in recent months, Apple is working on a An adapter that will allow future iPhones to work with accessories designed for the Lightning connector– told the media, the persons who asked to be named, because the case is private.

If the company continues to change, it will not happen until 2023. Apple plans to maintain the Lightning connector for new models this year.

By switching to USB-C, Apple will simplify the charger collection Used by your various devices. Metes The company iPad and Mac already use USB-C Instead of lightning. This means that Apple users can not use a single charger for their iPhone, iPad and Mac, which is odd given Apple’s propensity for simplicity. Wireless chargers for both iPhone and Apple Watch also use a USB-C connector for power supplies.

A new event that Analyst Min-chi Kuo He also predicted that it could potentially create confusion for consumers. USB-C chargers are slightly larger than the Lightning connector, but can offer Faster charging speed and data transfer. The new connectors are also compatible with many existing chargers for non-Apple devices such as Android phones and tablets.

However, most Apple accessories, including AirPods, have remote controls. Apple TV, MagSafe battery pack and MagSafe Duo charger will still use Lightning. A USB-C adapter under development may alleviate this problem, but it is unknown whether Apple will put it in the box if it forces users to pay more.

This new connector will reduce Apple’s control over the iPhone accessories market. Apple is asking accessory makers to pay for the use of the Lightning connector and participate in the rigorous approval process. USB-C is a standard used by many manufacturers Consumers of most consumer devices, including Android phones, are unlikely to be able to exercise their usual level of control.

Apple has also worked in recent years iPhones without charging port, Trying to support the system MagSafe Wireless Charging Presented in 2020. But wireless is often slower to charge a phone battery and does not synchronize data with other devices so quickly. It is also not practical in all situations like setting up some car.

The main reason for the switch will be the EU decision to force manufacturers of phones and other devices to adopt USB-C. In April, legislation passed such a request by a majority vote.

“Cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and earphones, portable gaming consoles and portable speakers, cable-charged, regardless of the manufacturer, must be equipped with a USB Type-C port,” the law states.

Apple has said that European law undermines its ability to innovate. “We are concerned that An adjustment that requires one type of connector for everyone Devices on the market Harm European consumers By slowing down the introduction of profitable innovations in cargo standards, including related ones Safety and energy efficiency“- said the company last year.

It is possible that Apple will release a version of the iPhone That it is compatible with European law and that it stores Lightning elsewhere. But having multiple versions of the same iPhone with different connectors is likely to cause even more confusion as well as a supply chain headache.

It is unclear if Apple may eventually abandon the USB-C switch If European law is not implemented. However, for simplicity, a lot Consumers demanded change despite everything.

Switching to USB-C will be the second port change in iPhone history. From the original iPhone 2007 to the iPhone 4s In 2011, Apple used the 30-pin iPod connector that was popular years ago. With the iPhone 5, Apple has moved to a smaller Lightning port, protesting its more durable design that can be inserted into the iPhone in any direction.

(According to Bloomberg)

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