It is more than known and expected the leap Apple will provide with USB-C in the iPhone 15, the next generation of your smartphone. I will not delve into this point, since we have already done it on previous occasions, suffice it to say that this is not a change requested by the Cupertinos, but a consequence of the approval of the standard of a single charger in the European Union. If it were up to them, it’s indisputable, they would use their proprietary connector for as long as possible.

We could therefore expect that in Cupertino they decide to adopt the norm “in their own way”, i.e. with measures in their favor. A benefit that ordinary people will have to pay for. A few weeks ago, we told you that according to growing rumors, Apple will introduce restrictions on the use of third-party USB-C cables in iPhone 15 cables and devices that do not have with brand certification, i.e. from the MFi program (Made for iPhone).

The first thing that comes to mind in this case is to think about the limitations associated with the charging speed, but let’s not forget that the physical port of the iPhone, be it lightning or USB-C, is also used for data transfer in both directions. connecting wired headphones and also with other external devices which devices provide some type of service. All of these features could be affected by this restriction, according to these rumors.

Yes usb-c with MFI is happening
Foxconn is already mass-producing accessories such as EarPods and cables pic.twitter.com/1ka9CRlY93

— ShrimpApplePro 🍤 (@VNchocoTaco) February 28, 2023

ok now tweet published by the popular and trusted leaker ShrimpApplePro is coming confirm Apple’s plans to limit the functionality of the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 when using unofficial cablesin addition, he stated that Foxconn has already started mass production of compatible charging/data cables and wired earphones (Earpods) and that these restrictions will of course not apply to them.

And what are the limitations? As we expected, the iPhone 15 will charge more slowly and also slow down data transfers when we did not go through the box with the purchase of official cables and accessories, which can double or even triple the price of other cheaper alternatives that can be found on the market. A measure that confirms that Apple’s motivations have nothing to do with innovation or care for the environment, no, they are primarily about the bottom line.

Apple will probably see this as a measure to get more money from users of the future iPhone 15 and later, but I see it as a measure to entice users, both those of us who already use an iPhone and those who would they could think about him in the future, have one less reason.