Now that we see the iPhone 15 with the new usb-c port, what’s your first impression?
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For me it’s not too big a deal, functionally identical. I have the pro, so could use high speed data, but I never have used the charging cable for data and am not likely to start now. I appreciate faster charging but realistically charge overnight, so no change
I understand and support the goal of one set of chargers and cables for everything, but in the immediate term, it does mean buying new cables and chargers, and it means all the existing ones going to waste.
– so far, I’ve had to buy two cables, a charger, and two new power strips with USB-C, and there will be more to come
– My teens still have Lightning iPhones and they’re hard on cables, so my old cables won’t go to waste.
– admittedly, I’m trying to jump past the next transition by moving to usb-c chargers somewhat rather than buy new usb-a to usb-c cables for old chargers
– I bought a usb-c watch cable but am not counting that because it was a replace t for a damaged usb-a Watch cable
– I’ll still need charging cables for my car, and my laptop bag, and I’m sure additional charging block or two
They make USB-A to USB-C cables. While I get Apple provides only a USB-C cable, there is no need for a new charger. USB-A will die hard at my house.
The point is to have a universal cable. No more, no less. I burn through cables as it is, so I don’t think it’s that big of a deal as far as additional waste.
My phone charges from 0 to 100 in an hour and a half with USB C to C. And my phone’s charging speed is below average.
Using USB A to C, it takes something like 4 or 5 hours. I usually charge my phone while watching TV or playing video games, so this is a big deal for my use case.
My laptop, desktop, and server all have USB C.
At this point, I’m throwing away all cables and charging bricks that use USB A. It just doesn’t provide enough power.
I don’t even care about the power but am doing this where possible. I don’t always have the latest gadgets but when I get up to date, I like to be up to date so things last longer
I use USB-A, and it never takes that much time. Perhaps your bricks do not offer 4-5 amps, as many USB-A chargers do. Apple’s USB-A bricks sucked. I think they may have been 1 amp (i.e. 5 watts)
Apple still limits USB-C charging to 20 watts. They do not support USB Power Delivery.
My point is more that you don’t need to rush out and change all your chargers. Replace only as needed. It isn’t like you can’t charge from USB-A.
USB-A to USB-C limits charging power to 12W. The iPhone 15 accepts up to 27W from supported USB-C to USB-C cables and chargers.
Wired says 20 watts: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-15-usb-c/
In any case, my point is that USB-A still works and you don’t have to immediately replace anything.
Wired (and others) report that 20W number because I think they’re misinterpreting the Apple fast charging documentation, which explains that fast charging is available with a 20W charger or above. They’ve explained this for all the previous USB-PD compliant models, but real world testing has shown actual charging rates of up to 30W for the iPhone 14 Pro. I imagine the 15 and the 15 Pro will show similar numbers at the high 20’s, maybe even 30 watts.