2019 iPhones 'Likely' to Have Faster 18W Charger and Lightning to USB-C Cable in Box

[deannnnn]

I actually support the inclusion of the current USB-A to Lighting cable. USB-A has essentially become a worldwide universal power outlet. It's available on planes, in hotels, in cars, on most computers. By giving up on that, iPhone users lose the ability to plug in all around the world without an adapter, which the average person is not going to carry with them.

 

[jmgregory1]

I’m not sure why Apple wouldn’t make the switch to USB-C on the iPhone, at this point. It’s not like the situation is the same when they shifted from 30pin to Lightning, where almost all ancillary products used 30pin to connect to the iPhone. Today, a lot of products are wirelessly connected and for those with late model Macs and iPads that already have shifted to USB-C, it would really cut down on the need to carry multiple cables.

I know I would love to just have to take my one USB-C cable and 18w charger from my iPP 12.9 with me when I travel, and given its speed of charging, I could charge both my iPhone X and iPP with the one cord and power block.

 

[dazz87]

I smell a price increase.......

 

[cmaier]

I actually support the inclusion of the current USB-A to Lighting cable. USB-A has essentially become a worldwide universal power outlet. It's available on planes, in hotels, in cars, on most computers. By giving up on that, iPhone users lose the ability to plug in all around the world without an adapter, which the average person is not going to carry with them.

By now people have a lot of usb-a cables. Stick one in your travel bag and life goes on.

 

[now i see it]

Not gunna happen any more than discounted prices on iCloud storage.

 

[Kaibelf]

And previous models would have to buy a dongle.

Why? The existing USB-A to Lightning cables they have don't stop working when they get a new phone.

 

[Phonzoxd]

I smell a price increase.......

You bet

 

[recoil80]

I think the iPhone will keep Lighting as I don't see any big advancements in having USB-C on them. The majority of customers have Lighting iPads and AirPod cases are Lighting, so it makes sense to keep the same connector.
I'm ok with them including a USB-C to Lighting cable on the box, at least it will be possible to charge an iPhone from a Mac without an adapter

 

[Shanghaichica]

They said that last year. However I already have a fast charger.

 

[travoose]

I've heard this song and dance before.

 

[NBAasDOGG]

"Likely", but "probably" not!

 

[Joe Rossignol]

"It can also serve as a spare charging cable for the latest iPad Pro models"

Er no, latest iPad Air etc but not the iPad pros that have USB-C connectors!

Hey @Joe Rossignol, how exactly is a Lightning to USB-C cable going to serve as a spare charging cable for the latest iPad Pro models? They would need USB-C to USB-C. Did you mean spare charger?

Honestly, after 10+ years of blogging about Apple, sometimes things become a bit of a blur. My mistake here. Removed that sentence.

I had "USB-C" on my mind

 

[realtuner]

Not a fan of increasing charging rates.

There’s a direct relationship in lithium batteries between current flow (either charging or discharging) and how fast the chemicals inside the cells break down.

Bottom line, slow charging a battery might give you 1,000 full charge/discharge cycles. Medium speed charging might give you 750 while aggressive fast charging might lower it to 500 or less.

Nothing is free with lithium batteries and the convenience of fast charging will decrease battery longevity.


Wait, forget what I said. Apple adding fast charging is a new way for them to shorten battery life and make more money replacing batteries or getting people to upgrade. Therefore I expect 25W super-fast charging.
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Not gunna happen any more than discounted prices on iCloud storage.

Uh, Apple has lowered iCloud pricing twice (that I can remember) in the past. Not a good analogy.

 

[Sandstorm]

a big "finally" indeed

 

[newdeal]

Would be a good way to get people to upgrade their computers too if they need usb-c to plug in their phone to the computer. Either that or they can sell some new dongles

 

[StarShot]

Apple is widely expected to release three new iPhone models later this year, and each device will "likely" include a faster 18W USB-C power adapter and a Lightning to USB-C cable in the box, according to Japanese blog Mac Otakara.

Unofficial test of Apple's 29W USB-C charger.
I bought one of these about a week ago, hoping to see a huge improvement in recharging my phones and iPad. Yes, it's faster, but not that much.

My test device, an IP6 S

Using the device on my phone, I observed the following after depleting the battery to zero or close to it...

30 min to 32%
60 min to 62%
90 min to 84%
120 min to 95%
150 min to 100%

Then I did the same test using my iPad 12W charger

30 min to 27%
60 min to 56%
90 min to 77%
120 min to 94%

Too boring to continue the 2nd test to 100%. Yes, slightly faster than my 12W block but not worth the price. I think Apple's price for the 29W is $50 and I paid another $13 for a USB-C to Lightning cord. I mainly bought the 29W charger for my iPad to use when watching video on it as my 12W block barely "treads" water in charging the iPad while I'm watching video with the battery down to 15-20%.

And I'm wondering if using the 29W when I'm out of the house or sleeping is more of a fire hazard. And yes, of course both beat the 5W iPhone block.

 

[macduke]

Honestly, after 10+ years of blogging about Apple, sometimes things become a bit of a blur. My mistake here. Removed that sentence.

I had "USB-C" on my mind

NBD. It is getting to be kinda confusing. It will be nice to have spare USB-C chargers, though. Have you seen Anker's new tiny little USB-C charger? It's just slightly larger than Apple's 5W charger and does 30W using gallium nitride. I wonder if Apple has been working on something similar to shrink the size of the charger even more for the iPhone? If Anker can do 30W that small, then surely Apple could go just a little smaller at 18W to match what they have now. But they may choose not to if the gallium nitride process is a lot more expensive.

With all these fast USB-C chargers, I miss being able to have a 4-6 port USB charger to take on trips. I mean, they still work, but you lose out on the fast charging which can be important when traveling and trying to top up an iPhone quickly. So now we're moving forwards with speed and backwards a bunch of separate plugs. Hopefully Anker can use their gallium nitride to crack the code and deliver at least a four port USB-C charger.

 

[stylinexpat]

How about some faster Data transfer speeds for syncing with iTunes on MacBook Pro as well
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Unofficial test of Apple's 29W USB-C charger.
I bought one of these about a week ago, hoping to see a huge improvement in recharging my phones and iPad. Yes, it's faster, but not that much.

My test device, an IP6 S

Using the device on my phone, I observed the following after depleting the battery to zero or close to it...

30 min to 32%
60 min to 62%
90 min to 84%
120 min to 95%
150 min to 100%

Then I did the same test using my iPad 12W charger

30 min to 27%
60 min to 56%
90 min to 77%
120 min to 94%

Too boring to continue the 2nd test to 100%. Yes, slightly faster than my 12W block but not worth the price. I think Apple's price for the 29W is $50 and I paid another $13 for a USB-C to Lightning cord. I mainly bought the 29W charger for my iPad to use when watching video on it as my 12W block barely "treads" water in charging the iPad while I'm watching video with the battery down to 15-20%.

And I'm wondering if using the 29W when I'm out of the house or sleeping is more of a fire hazard.

I recently bought the new Huawei P30 Pro and that is fastest charging smartphone I have owned. I still have the iPhone 8 Plus as well.

Best to unplug when out of the house. I try not to leave anything plugged in charging when I leave the house. You never know

 

[AppleFan91]

About time. I’d prefer a switch to USB type C, but this is the next best thing. Now hopefully there is an indication of when a device is fast charging (2 dings gone?), and also a “time until charged” indicator in iOS 13

 

[Joe Rossignol]

NBD. It is getting to be kinda confusing. It will be nice to have spare USB-C chargers, though. Have you seen Anker's new tiny little USB-C charger? It's just slightly larger than Apple's 5W charger and does 30W using gallium nitride. I wonder if Apple has been working on something similar to shrink the size of the charger even more for the iPhone? If Anker can do 30W that small, then surely Apple could go just a little smaller at 18W to match what they have now. But they may choose not to if the gallium nitride process is a lot more expensive.

With all these fast USB-C chargers, I miss being able to have a 4-6 port USB charger to take on trips. I mean, they still work, but you lose out on the fast charging which can be important when traveling and trying to top up an iPhone quickly. So now we're moving forwards with speed and backwards a bunch of separate plugs. Hopefully Anker can use their gallium nitride to crack the code and deliver at least a four port USB-C charger.

Yeah the Anker GaN chargers are pretty fascinating. I definitely wonder if Apple will follow suit eventually.

 

[NufSaid]

Finally. Finally. Finally.

Preordering now.....if I could.

 

[macduke]

Unofficial test of Apple's 29W USB-C charger.
I bought one of these about a week ago, hoping to see a huge improvement in recharging my phones and iPad. Yes, it's faster, but not that much.

My test device, an IP6 S

Using the device on my phone, I observed the following after depleting the battery to zero or close to it...

30 min to 32%
60 min to 62%
90 min to 84%
120 min to 95%
150 min to 100%

Then I did the same test using my iPad 12W charger

30 min to 27%
60 min to 56%
90 min to 77%
120 min to 94%

Too boring to continue the 2nd test to 100%. Yes, slightly faster than my 12W block but not worth the price. I think Apple's price for the 29W is $50 and I paid another $13 for a USB-C to Lightning cord. I mainly bought the 29W charger for my iPad to use when watching video on it as my 12W block barely "treads" water in charging the iPad while I'm watching video with the battery down to 15-20%.

And I'm wondering if using the 29W when I'm out of the house or sleeping is more of a fire hazard.

Wondering why you chose to use an iPhone 6S instead of your iPhone XS in your signature. Did you also use the iPad Air in your signature? I don't think either one of those devices supports fast charging in the sense of actual PD.

 

[newyorksole]

This would actually make a lot of sense. USB-C was introduced in Apple products when? 2015/2016?

A lot of people have Apple notebooks that only have USB-C. It’s a win-win. Fast charging and the ability to plug into newer devices.

 

[EugW]

I guess this is how I'll get a USB-C to Lightning cable for my iPad Pro 10.5"... but not until 2020, with a 5G iPhone. Considering I tend to keep my iPhones several years, I'm not buying a 4G LTE 2019 iPhone.

 

[44267547]

I’d say this rumor is believable. That said, I don’t really care so much about the ‘whole fast charging’ advantage, not when I have access to chargers throughout my day and in my car, and my house, just about wherever (Which I’m assuming many others are in my situation). As long as the price of the iPhone doesn’t increase because of a ‘fast charger/and the adapter included’, then I think this would be a nice transition/value for the iPhone.