iPhone 15 Pro's USB-C Port Shown Off in Leaked Image

[TallManNY]

Lightning is slightly smaller. But USB-C is more universal and a good charging solution. Switching iPhones to this charging protocol will be a nice improvement. Right now in my house I have three charging protocols that are used frequently, USB-micro, USB-C, and Lightning. I also have wireless charging pads, including one used only for my Apple Watch. The more stuff I can switch to charging with USB-C, the less charging cords I have to have around the house. And that will be nice!

 

[geartau]

Ah yes because apple's implementation is 100% foolproof...

so far, zero evidence showing Apple's implementation is noticeably harming the battery.

Also, of course, fast charging heats up the battery, but regular wired does not.

regular 5W wired charging literally does heat up the battery.
regular 5W wireless charging does not heat up the battery as much as 15W too.

Again, wireless charging is still not a better option for the majority of people

except majority of people can benefit from magsafe battery which is superior to going back to your hotel to charge or leaving it in your backpack to charge.

(and you neglected to mention wireless carplay is hot garbage.

already mentioned it in my previous posts.

But keep pushing the portless phone.. I am sure that will work perfectly as seen by apples recent product and software releases..)

i bet you were complaining about how MacBook killed the DVD drive huh?

 

[geartau]

Yeah, but Yay’s not wrong. Heat is the #1 enemy of batteries.

Fast wired charging heats up the battery too. Apple's software controls charging via wired/wireless enough to the point where it doesn't noticeably harm the battery.

When I had my Prius, I noted that it had a vent in the rear seat back on the passenger side, between the side panel of the car and the back of the seat itself. Those batteries GENERATE HEAT whenever they charge or discharge. The owner manual was very clear not to allow that vent to become blocked, like with somebody’s poofy coat or car clutter, etc.

You're far more likely to kill the battery using your iPhone recording video on a hot summer day than charging daily on a wireless charger/fast wired charging daily.

I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s “far” or even “superior”. Wireless charging is a nice convenience, yes. And that makes a phone with it superior to a phone without it. But as a charging method, it’s merely an alright nice-to-have.

Wireless charging enables magsafe batteries which is a superior way to add 50% juice to your phone while out traveling.

That’s why it’s a nice to have. Until you place the phone “just off by so”, and you don’t get ANY charge. Face it, some of these charging systems are a bit fussy.

That's the problem MagSafe solves. Regardless, my car phone charger has grooves that aligns it. Even if it wasn't aligned, wireless charging is placed in all locations where I rest my phone (office/home/car/starbucks/airport) so missing one alignment per day is not a big deal. Even if I'm low, I can slap on a MagSafe battery and it effectively adds 50% battery to my phone in 5 seconds.

Maybe not. But heat kills batteries. If there were a way to shunt off the heat, that would make it better.

Apple's software cuts off charging if temperature gets too high. Charging curve is well tuned to minimize heat damage to the point where you don't notice it.

Not always. Some of the smart charging logic available now just says something like “battery 90%, plugged in, will recharge by 1 am). Sometimes we outsmart ourselves by half, as Paul Harvey used to say.

You can turn it off, but that just goes to show having your battery at 100% constantly is worse than heat in degrading your battery. Teslas do this too.

 

[Wide opeN]

Can't believe how many people are excited for a substandard port that is going to break a lot. Lightning may be slow for transfers but it is a robust connector, never had one fail. Had the USBCs replaced on my 2017 MBP, both sides and they got far less usage than my phone gets.

So much this ☝🏾️. Smh @ the 🐑

 

[_Spinn_]

Hopefully this is actually Thunderbolt for the Pro iPhones.

 

[bgillander]

Sounds like you're stuck in the past and want to stay there.

It sounded more to me like they were making fun of someone thinking that just because they don’t use something, no one does. If you are going to state that anecdotal experience is not proof of anything, you should understand that your not personally using something is actually just your anecdotal experience.

 

[Denzo]

I’m confident the usb C won’t be gimped. It’s 2023. USB 3.2 would be standard let alone speeds even faster than that.. it’s apple.

This sun 2.0 is just a distraction so is Apple heads wil go “oh my god I can transfer stuff at normal 2023 speeds take my $2000”.

 

[geartau]

It sounded more to me like they were making fun of someone thinking that just because they don’t use something

And? I'm responding appropriately.

If you are going to state that anecdotal experience is not proof of anything, you should understand that your not personally using something is actually just your anecdotal experience.

I never stated that my experience is the critical reason. I only stated in my original post as that's something I've noticed. There's obviously more thought into removing a port than just "I don't remember the last time I've used it".

 

[geartau]

It's definitely good to have options. The only reason I have to use my wireless chargers is if I have a low battery and I'm using the port for something else.

oh now you want to keep it.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-15-pros-usb-c-port-shown-off-in-leaked-image.2381066/post-31973508

 

[Paddle1]

oh now you want to keep it.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-15-pros-usb-c-port-shown-off-in-leaked-image.2381066/post-31973508

You misunderstood the post. It was an ironic response to highlight the absurdity of suggesting to remove something just because you personally don't use it.

 

[geartau]

You misunderstood the post. It was an ironic response to highlight the ridiculousness of suggesting to remove something just because you personally don't use it.

No, you misunderstood my post. That's not the main reason for removing the port. That's an observation.

Wireless is superior to the wired port and therefore should be removed. Superiority simply caused me to switch my main charge method and therefore I couldn't remember the last time I plugged in my phone. Superiority of wireless, not my lack of memory, is the main reason for advocating of the removal.

Weird take.

 

[Paddle1]

No, you misunderstood my post. That's not the main reason for removing the port. That's an observation.

Wireless is superior to the wired port and therefore should be removed. Superiority simply caused me to switch my main charge method and therefore I couldn't remember the last time I plugged in my phone. Superiority of the method, not my lack of memory, is the main reason for advocating of the removal.

Weird take.

Superior in what way? I'm genuinely curious.

 

[Tagbert]

I’m confident the usb C won’t be gimped. It’s 2023. USB 3.2 would be standard let alone speeds even faster than that.. it’s apple.

This sun 2.0 is just a distraction so is Apple heads wil go “oh my god I can transfer stuff at normal 2023 speeds take my $2000”.

I hope you are right but the new USB-C port on the new iPad makes me nervous. From what I read, it operates at USB 2.0 speeds.

 

[compwiz1202]

Sorry my fault. i didnt realized there arent actually such chargers. the minimum is 20w. However what i said its still valid, as u said "Would love for Apple to release a 5W USB-C charging brick as well". Not "Would love for ANYONE to release a 5W USB-C charging brick as well"

I don't understand why is so hard to find the minimum wattage or an actually low wattage USB-C Charger? Only results point here or are useless. Only thing I saw in one was that it was off of USB 3.1 with a min of 4.5W and needing PD for higher. That's the main issue of low wattage for iPhone. One of my power banks will not charge my wife's 13PM, and I think it isn't PD.

 

[compwiz1202]

uh no? I specifically said "effectively added 50% charge".



5 seconds added 50% charge to my iPhone via MagSafe battery. slap on and go.

Now I get it. Thought you meant it was some warp speed charging to your iP like going from 20%-70%, But you mean the effective capacity is increased by 50%.

 

[compwiz1202]

That’s why it’s a nice to have. Until you place the phone “just off by so”, and you don’t get ANY charge. Face it, some of these charging systems are a bit fussy.

Yea I don't know how the wireless pads in cars work. Is it a recessed area, and can you adjust it to the size of the phone you charge so it stays on the sweet spot? Are some MagSafe?

 

[ACHD]

oh so the brushed titanium rumor is true as well???

likely a prototype shell that doesnt need to be pretty but used for case making or testing accesories.

 

[CraigJDuffy]

Wired CarPlay is way more reliable than wireless in my experience.

I use a wireless CarPlay unit (aftermarket Kenwood) and it’s totally reliable. Sometimes takes a second to connect (maybe 15 seconds or so when starting the engine) but always works.

 

[CraigJDuffy]

very little evidence that it kills the battery. that's what the charging curve is for.

wireless charging is far superior in terms of UX. easier to pick up and drop off for quick checks.

i get in my car and i just drop it on the wireless charger. no need to fiddle with dangling wires in the car.

I’d love to use wireless charging for everything (and mainly do) but it’s so slow compared to wired.

 

[CraigJDuffy]

Can't believe how many people are excited for a substandard port that is going to break a lot. Lightning may be slow for transfers but it is a robust connector, never had one fail. Had the USBCs replaced on my 2017 MBP, both sides and they got far less usage than my phone gets.

Yeah it’s not as reliable but ho boy is it more useful. I never use my lightning port because it’s useless so I guess that helps reliability?

 

[CraigJDuffy]

Not everyone can afford a BMW. 🤪

I’ve got wireless CarPlay on a Nissan Micra K12 (2008)

 

[compwiz1202]

I’ve got wireless CarPlay on a Nissan Micra K12 (2008)

I had it on a Chevy Malibu rental. Only needed it for like one or two days though so didn't get to see if there was any wireless charging. I'm hoping it did since I didn't see any ports either.

 

[icanhazmac]

Yeah it’s not as reliable but ho boy is it more useful. I never use my lightning port because it’s useless so I guess that helps reliability?

Yeah, broken ports are sure useful.

 

[chetzar]

i bet you were complaining about how MacBook killed the DVD drive huh?

Either you’re trolling or you have never used AirDrop.
I had to use AirDrop to get Timelapse photos off my phone and on my MacBook this weekend. It fu**ing sucked. It took like 5 hours and had to be done in batches of 300 at a time, which is awesome when you have 13,000+ pictures to AirDrop.

A portless phone is stupid. Particularly for a “pro user” which Apple keeps targeting with the Pro and Pro Max.

 

[Tagbert]

Either you’re trolling or you have never used AirDrop.
I had to use AirDrop to get Timelapse photos off my phone and on my MacBook this weekend. It fu**ing sucked. It took like 5 hours and had to be done in batches of 300 at a time, which is awesome when you have 13,000+ pictures to AirDrop.

A portless phone is stupid. Particularly for a “pro user” which Apple keeps targeting with the Pro and Pro Max.

Airdrop is convenient and works well for “normal” numbers of files, but it is clearly not designed to handle that kind of load. You definitely need a wired connection. I hope that Apple at least supports USB 3.x speeds on the updated port and not just 2.0 speed out of spite.