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iPhone 15's USB-C Port Remains Limited to Lightning Speeds
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How do you think the 35 million iOS developers test their apps?
What about people that want to move files to and from a usb stick?
What about people that have a particular folder structure for their photos that iCloud Photos can't accommodate?
What about people with a huge backlog of ripped music from CDs still kept in iTunes/Apple Music?
There are plenty out there using the port for data.
Ok, there's quite a few posts about data transfer speeds.
Who really transfers data from an iPhone to a PC? I used to Sync apps and media but I don't even think we can do that anymore. For apps, I can just download them. I guess for media, if I didn't have Apple Music, I would sync what I want on the iPhone. For photos and videos, mine get uploaded to iCloud then downloaded to my Mac. Do others transfer that via cable?
I'm also sure Apple has the data that shows how many people do this and what they're doing. If there is a need for faster speeds on standard iPhone models, they would have added 3.1 in. I do like the recording to an external drive feature. If I end up recording a lot on iPhone I would invest in this.
My biggest complaint is why aren't ALL USB-C cables at least compatible with USB 3.0? Is it that much more of an expense?
Who really transfers data from an iPhone to a PC? I used to Sync apps and media but I don't even think we can do that anymore. For apps, I can just download them. I guess for media, if I didn't have Apple Music, I would sync what I want on the iPhone. For photos and videos, mine get uploaded to iCloud then downloaded to my Mac. Do others transfer that via cable?
I'm also sure Apple has the data that shows how many people do this and what they're doing. If there is a need for faster speeds on standard iPhone models, they would have added 3.1 in. I do like the recording to an external drive feature. If I end up recording a lot on iPhone I would invest in this.
My biggest complaint is why aren't ALL USB-C cables at least compatible with USB 3.0? Is it that much more of an expense?
I don't really need to give up. I've already made my point (that you don't have one).
They kind of hinted why this is case during the A17 chip presentation. They had to give A17 a new USB controller to allow for faster transfer speed. Seems like the A16 was never designed to work with anything faster then the lightning connector speeds. Since they wanted to re-use the A16 Bionic for iPhone 15 they either could go with an extra onboard controller for USB or keep the slow speed. They chose the latter.
A picture of a phone with a cable plugged into it looks just like any other iPhone from the last decade with a cable plugged into it, so no, that does not visually demonstrate that there is a new connector for that cable. And again, there is plenty opportunity to display more things in their marketing, if they wanted to.
They better make the 16 Pro the most innovative iPhone they’ve ever build, because otherwise I’m afraid that Apple’s magic is going to perish.
Was really keen to buy an iPhone 15 with Product RED but the more I read about the 15 the more I see it's just a minor update from the 14, which in itself was a minor update from the 13.
Wonderlust was a Lacklust this year.
Wonderlust was a Lacklust this year.
Very True. Apple likely knows this. People just love to complain, but it begs to wonder why it's limited to this speed? Technical limitation, or technical decision?
Those that need the faster speed still have options. iPhone Pro. So it's not like Apple is limiting choice.
What will you gain With this step? Don’t you lose the Zoom lens?
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The switch to USB-C was never about data transfer speeds. It was always, 99% at least, about charging connectors and charging speed. I'm sure governments around the world will never mandate a minimum transfer speed.
lol, so you have to buy usb-c cables but don't get the benefits.
Blame the people who asked for USB-C. Idiots.
Blame the people who asked for USB-C. Idiots.
“Pro” is only Marketing Word. It simply marks the high end line of the product.
Its because they were forced to adapt USB C to the iPhone. Sure its a feature for most of us but for apple to hype it up as a major feature would be embarrassing for them.
Forget the regular 15 not getting USB 3, the bigger story is that the Pro *only* gets 10gbps - on the same day Intel announces Thunderbolt 5 with 80gbps!
EDIT: Looks like this was mentioned
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Read the title again. iPhone 15. We're not talking about the Pro here.
Good grief.
Sigh.
I'm not mad, Apple. I'm just disappointed. So..very, very, very disappointed...
Sigh.
Sigh.
I'm not mad, Apple. I'm just disappointed. So..very, very, very disappointed...
Sigh.
Really?
I'm.. 1%?
I did it!!!!
I'm a 1%er!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Top of the world MA!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Convenience is king and I think most people either never backup or they use iCloud. I am one of the 12 who still does back up to my laptop over lightning (XS to 2012 MBP 😊). Why pay money to save myself 10 minutes a month.
God some people really need to learn reading comprehension. This is talking about the 15 people, NOT the 15 Pro. Who cares is the base model iPhone has fast data transfer speeds? I bought my 13 Pro two years ago now and I've NEVER connected it to a computer. Not one single time. The only time you need to do file transfer with a phone anymore is if you're shooting Pro RAW. Guess what, anyone doing that is going to get the Pro phone. Stop being angry just to be angry.
But is my data transfer carbon neutral? That’s all that matters.
Here comes the lawsuit from EU for intentionally capping the USBC port… they gave the warning pretty clear “no capping or else…”. Apple has some shady business practices