Apple Debuts New USB-C Magnetic Apple Watch Charger

[MacRumors]

Alongside the iPhone XR, Apple today released a new 0.3m Magnetic Apple Watch Charger that's equipped with a USB-C connector for the first time.

At $29, the USB-C version of the Apple Watch Magnetic Charger is priced the same as the USB-A version that's long been available.

The USB-C version of the Apple Watch Charger is only available in 0.3m, and is not available in the longer 1m and 2m lengths. It's not clear why Apple has decided to only offer it in the smaller size, but additional chargers with longer USB-C cables could be added in the future.

Apple has been selling Lightning to USB-C cables designed for the iPhone for quite some time, but there was no equivalent option for the Apple Watch, so it couldn't be charged via a USB-C power adapter or a USB-C Mac sans adapter.

The new USB-C Apple Watch Charger will ship out in one business day and will be available in Apple retail stores starting next week.

Article Link: Apple Debuts New USB-C Magnetic Apple Watch Charger

 

[farewelwilliams]

i'm assuming the charging speed is the same

 

[MakeAppleAwesomeAgain]

It seems we don’t deserve cables longer than 0.3m anymore.

 

[User 6502]

I suppose it’s just because they think you’ll connect it to your laptop so a long cable is generally not needed.

 

[FredLove]

This looks like more evidence of the New iPads to have USB-C

 

[Trunks78]

Connect it to the new iPads to charge Watch on the go

 

[cmChimera]

The length is a joke.

 

[Ad13]

Let’s get rid of the cable part and get the puck in to some sort of adapter. It’s needless use of materials.

 

[Pakaku]

It's not clear why Apple has decided to only offer it in the smaller size, but

At $29, the USB-C version of the Apple Watch Magnetic Charger is priced the same as the USB-A version that's long been available.

My detective skills are top-notch

 

[Mydel]

How about having USB C in a box with AP4? Same with the iPhone btw. The mess and level of incompatibility in Apple ecosystem is a joke and starts really pissing me off.

 

[Trhodezy]

You need to really start reassessing your life if stuff like this really pisses you off.

There’s much great problems in life to be getting REALLY pissed off at.

How about having USB C in a box with AP4? Same with the iPhone btw. The mess and level of incompatibility in Apple ecosystem is a joke and starts really pissing me off.

 

[twinlight]

I can go with only my usb c charger instead of both the small 12w ipad charger and the 29w with usb c!

Will probably buy..

 

[Mydel]

You need to really start reassessing your life if stuff like this really pisses you off.

There’s much great problems in life to be getting REALLY pissed off at.

For all of the other problems Idont need to pay. That one is expensive and out of the pocket. That makes a difference

 

[avanpelt]

I fully expect that Lightning will be replaced by USB-C on the iPhones next year.

 

[iModFrenzy]

Part of me believes this is Apple’s way of subtlety changing to USB-C. Seems like an irrelevant cable to change the plug on since it mostly sits with a power brick in the wall. Most people I know anyway have it like that.

 

[rigormortis]

i'm assuming the charging speed is the same

the stock puck charger is USB 1.0 and 1000 ma. , so the new one will probably be the 1000 ma as well

 

[SoN1NjA]

I can go with only my usb c charger instead of both the small 12w ipad charger and the 29w with usb c!

Will probably buy..

I'm tired of carrying around 2 different power adaptors just to charge 1 device ― unfortunately given the length of this model I'll have to wait for something better

 

[Adrian Andrews]

It doesn't appear to be available in the UK at the moment.

 

[phillytim]

The USB-C era has truly begun, now that it's hitting mobile devices outside the MacBook-lines.

 

[newyorksole]

I foresee being able to charge your devices via USB-C through the new iPad lineup.

We will see.

 

[Spock]

I’d rather they release a charging block with dual ports for the iPhone and the Apple Watch. I know they have non-Apple power blocks with dual ports but I like to charge with the Apple power blocks to avoid any problems they would blame on an aftermarket power supply should I have any problems.

 

[19callum93]

Less of this Apple! Give me AirPower!

 

[Kabeyun]

Good move. It’s time to move everything from USB-A to C. We don’t still have parallel SCSI, serial ports, or ADB either.

 

[Zdigital2015]

Good move. It’s time to move everything from USB-A to C. We don’t still have parallel SCSI, serial ports, or ADB either.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlej....shhh! ‘‘Tis heresy you speak of!”

 

[bronksy]

It's their best, shortest Apple Watch charging cable yet.