Surely this is against some antitrust law? Purposely degrading a charger just because it’s not “certified”?
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Kuo: iPhone 15 MFi Requirements Expected to Boost Apple USB-C Charger Shipments
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And as usual those rumors are true so 🤷🏽♂️ especially by march of the same year
There’s a reason people are jumping to conclusions. There’s already precedence of them throttling non-MFi lightning cables right now. It makes sense they would do it again with the new standard.
I've been frequenting this website far too long and rumors are very rarely fully true, the vast majority are throwing **** at the wall
Which standard tho? USB-A, USB-B, Mini USB, and MicroUSB were all simultaneous standards, and none of them were reversible like Lightning. The last of the lightning iPad Pros had USB3.0 data speeds and Lighting could probably have supported fast(er) charging if Apple actually continued developing their own plug.
If there were a similar EU mandate back then we would have had a MicroUSB iPhone... and that would have sucked.
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I missed the word 'faster' in the legislation. Please post up the source that suggests 'fast' or any other subjective descriptor is part of the legislation.
That video is never going to apply to Apple no matter how many times you people spam it.
I think the certified cable got its sense in order to avoid faulty and cheapish cables from breaking down or catching fire (which can be partially right); but I’d prefer an iOS message enabling the user to choose, rather than a forced reduction of charging speed…
You forget that Apple also often sells older devices after a new version comes out. If they decide to do that with the 15 Apple would have to update the tooling and internals after just one or two years. Adding to that, it looks like we’re getting a new case design this year so they’ll probably be using the same shell at least for the 16 as well.
I really wish Apple opened up lightning and made it the standard. It far superior to USB-C as a connector in durability because of the tongue of USB-C ports. When lightning breaks you just get a new cable. When USB-C breaks usually you need to replace the device.
Yep. They can implement MFI to enable even faster charging than PD can deliver, but they can’t nerf PD. I bet they’ll try though, and I hope the EU are quick to fine the ever living hell out of them for it.
It would be really wild if they required additional certification for cables and chargers to fast charge. USB-C (and USB-PD) already has that requirement in the standard for charging currents above 3 A. Only cables that have a so called E-mark chip will allow you to charge your device with more than 15 W.
Much ado about nothing. MFi certified USB-C cables would only be a good thing, and this would affect none of you anyway because within months of the new iPhone being out, the entire industry would have already adapted.
Nobody will want to buy the old, uncertified cables, and thus nobody will bother selling them except maybe the gas station, who are also happy to sell you such quality goods as “legal THC alternatives” and horny rhino pills. If buying sketchy gas station goods is your thing then maybe you have something to legitimately gripe about.
Nobody will want to buy the old, uncertified cables, and thus nobody will bother selling them except maybe the gas station, who are also happy to sell you such quality goods as “legal THC alternatives” and horny rhino pills. If buying sketchy gas station goods is your thing then maybe you have something to legitimately gripe about.
Apple will make no apologies for protecting customers devices and data from risks associated with using unauthorised charging accessories. Limiting the charge of unauthorised charging accessories is one such means as to protect people.
Because they can.
They don't like that they were forced to switch from their proprietary lighting port to USB-C. But if they have to do it, they will do it in a way that makes them the most money.
An iPhone 14 with a third-party lightning to USB-C cable and a third-party charger like Anker will probably charge faster than an iPhone 15 with third-party cables and chargers.
That is infuriating.
The European regulators that forced Apple into this change end up making things worse, or at least, not better. Unintended consequences. (I'm not anti-regulation, btw. I'm anti- dumb regulation.)
I agree about witholding judgement but sadly it is believable.
Imagine if Apple would put this much effort into developing new features. It’s 2023 and I still can’t record a phone call. ☠️
🙅♂️ to letting people use their existing USB-C chargers and cables
👍 to making people pay extra for brand-new Apple chargers, plus cables that aren't really all that durable
I'm glad Apple is once again finding the Courage™ to continue their anti-consumer practices.
👍 to making people pay extra for brand-new Apple chargers, plus cables that aren't really all that durable
I'm glad Apple is once again finding the Courage™ to continue their anti-consumer practices.
"This year, Apple will transition the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C..."
Sad that they are giving in to government demands. Next thing you know, they will be confiscating all our Lightning equipped devices!
Sad that they are giving in to government demands. Next thing you know, they will be confiscating all our Lightning equipped devices!