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New Images Leak of iPhone 12 Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable
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So instead of a cable I'd have to carry around a wireless charging dock all the time?
This is frustrating. I was hoping for them to adopt USB-C so I only need 1 cable for iPad and iPhone.
While I’m anxiously awaiting a USB-C iPhone, the moment Apple does make one the forums will be awash with people screaming about how Apple created a ton of lightning cable waste. Just can’t win. Too much fun to complain here on macrumors and feel important.
I have several 6 port Anker chargers and power bricks everywhere. I have several 6 ft braided cables too. They seem to last forever.
It's really not a big deal for me either. Just wanted clarification, that if I decided to buy a 12, and apple included this cable, if my existing stuff would still work. My other question is, How much of a discount do you think the 11 will be when the 12 is released. I've come to the point now where I don't need the latest stuff from apple. Just something able to meet my current needs + a few years forward. As I've said before on different threads: I have an iPhone 7 Plus that still works perfectly. Just looking at new devices to see what a good upgrade would be.
The only thing that I may NEED to replace is my iPad Air 2. While it still works fine, it's only a 16 GB file. While I don't store anything on it, and it's mainly just a remote and smart home management tool, plus media consumption. Just the passage of time has indicated I will need more space (even if it's just a 32 GB upgrade) for the OS and my usual apps.
My iPhone 7 Plus is 32 GB, and I can use it very comfortably even with some music locally downloaded. I have about 5 or 6 GB free.
The only thing that I may NEED to replace is my iPad Air 2. While it still works fine, it's only a 16 GB file. While I don't store anything on it, and it's mainly just a remote and smart home management tool, plus media consumption. Just the passage of time has indicated I will need more space (even if it's just a 32 GB upgrade) for the OS and my usual apps.
My iPhone 7 Plus is 32 GB, and I can use it very comfortably even with some music locally downloaded. I have about 5 or 6 GB free.
I am hoping when the change does happen they’ll include a lightning to USB-C adapter. If not Amazon will have plenty for a few bucks I’m sure.
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Almost everything in my house is now USB-C. Work laptop, my iPad, my MacBook, even my Logitech mouse and keyboard.
Honestly the total lack of USB-C hubs (hubs with multiple usb-c OUTPUTS) and Charging Stations makes this less appealing.
Wow, who knew there were so many lightning haters in this forum! You’d think Apple took away your favorite stuffed animal by how much fit-throwing there is around here
If they break more, then it's not "eco". Better for the environment to make accessories more robust so they need to be replaced less often.
Lightning made sense in the time when USB-C didn't exist. But now, it's long past its use by date. Apple should have transitioned iPhones years ago.
Speaking of Apple and USB-C, my Apple TV 4th generation has the USB-C port, yet my Apple TV 4K doesn't have any USB ports. I know initially the port on the 4th generation enabled connection to iTunes for service. I wonder if they've completely disabled it now since Newer versions of the Apple TV don't have ANY usb ports.
The iPhone already connects to USB-C devices. I get moving the iPad to USB-C, but I'm just not seeing it happen for the iPhone.
When I see comments about how Apple cables only last a few months, I wonder wtf people are doing to their cables. I’ve had iPhones since the 4s and have never had an Apple cable fail. I did have a long Anker one go bad and they replaced under warranty. Anyone can have bad luck or any product can occasionally not hold up like it should. But if you are continually breaking Apple charging cables, then you do not know how to treat things. It’s quite simple really. Don’t pull it out by the cable. Use the cable end. This applies to every kind of cable.
Rumors suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 models will ship with a new Lightning to USB-C cable that includes a braided fabric design. Images of the purported cables were leaked in July, and today leaker Mr White has shared new images that give us a closer look at what we might get included in the iPhone 12 box.
The photos show a USB-C to Lightning cable with a clearly braided design rather than the standard non-fabric design of the current cables. Braided cable designs have the potential to be more durable than the standard rubber-coated cables, which have a tendency to fray from the edges after a few months of use.
Previously leaked USB-C to Lightning cables have featured eight silver contacts with rhodium-plated ruthenium, which is more resistant to corrosion, and that also appears to be the case in these photos. Combined with the braided design, the cables are likely to be able to better withstand damage after prolonged use.
A more durable design will be a welcome change for iPhone users as there have been many complaints over the years about the weak design of Apple's cables. Apple's existing USB-C to Lightning cables can also be used to enable fast charging in compatible iPhones, providing a 50 percent charge within 30 minutes.
Apple has never offered a cable with a braided design for its iPhones or iPads, but it does offer a braided Thunderbolt Pro cable, a black braided USB-C to Lightning cable that ships with the Mac Pro, and a braided power cable for the HomePod.
Apple's new braided USB-C to Lightning cable may be the only accessory that ships with the iPhone 12. Multiple rumors have suggested this year's new models will not come with a power adapter or EarPods in the box, allowing Apple to save money and cut down on packaging.
Instead, Apple may sell a new 20W power adapter on a standalone basis, which would allow customers to purchase a power adapter separately from Apple or from a third-party manufacturer, and would also bring Apple in line with EU proposals for a common charging standard.
Article Link: New Images Leak of iPhone 12 Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable
That’s a cool cable although I’m still not happy if they don’t include the brick. I think it’s not a good move. Apple just switched the apple brick to the usb c with the iPhone 11. Most people upgrade every two to 3 years right? I don’t have usb c bricks yet I have the old 5w ones. They say people will have loads of these bricks yeah the 5w usb ones not the newer usb c ones that just starting coming with the iPhone last year. I hope they include it this year.
I hope it doesn’t. USB C is too big and gaudy. And harder to plug in. And more prone to damage.
If family are any indication - people often use their devices while it is plugged in - I see people bending cables, twisting them, bunching them up in their purses/backpacks, leaving knots in them (pulling them tighter to get more cord length), ... etc.
Over the last few years work had me traveling the world - so I got to see a lot of mangled cables at airports. But the most shocking thing was the number of people using 5w chargers with 10% battery left before a long flight.
My iPhone cables in my car tend to die the quickest deaths from what I've seen. Usually I don't touch my phones when they're plugged in so ... my cables tend to last forever.
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Surprises me as well, just give me USB-C. Mabye IP rating is an issue ? Of course, most people only use that connector to charge.
1. Yes, the USB-C port is bigger, but only marginally.
2. This is false. Lightning is actually harder to plug in because you first need to check which end of the cable is which!
3. There is no evidence for this. USB-C seems perfectly robust on MacBooks, iPads, and Android phones.