I thought the thickness was now set by the headphone jack and not the connector as there is little difference in thickness between USB-C and Lightning and if they move to USB-C you can use that as audio-out?
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Next iPhone to have USB-C? (merged)
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When I look at the USB-C type connectors and ports, the seem awfully similar to the lightning connector. Will we see future iPhones with USB-C type cables, which will have ports that can be used with a lightning connector as well? Since Apple was one of the companies to invent this USB too... Might be possible.
I am sure one day they might change but not in the near future. The 6S will have lightning for sure.
I doubt if they did go to USB-C on the iPhone 7 that it would allow you to use many (if any) USB-C accessories as Apple would not allow that.
I doubt if they did go to USB-C on the iPhone 7 that it would allow you to use many (if any) USB-C accessories as Apple would not allow that.
Never had one! I have had every single new iPhone and iPad (9.7") since the iPad 4 and iPhone 4S. Would not mind a free adapter! XD 2017 we will see.
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WCCFTech reports that. Quoting them:
WCCFtech
iPhone 6s Image Leak Shows The Device Having One Similarity With 12 Inch MacBook
The image leak comes from popular leakster Steve, who has uploaded several images of the components that are going to be present inside iPhone 6s. Apart from Apple’s A9 SoC, which we know is going to be fabricated on Samsung’s and TSMC’s 14 and 16 nm FinFET process respectively, the upcoming smartphone tag team might also feature a Type-C USB port, which is the same port present on Apple’s 12 inch MacBook.
Having a Type-C USB port incorporated in a smartphone will definitely improve the data transfer speed on mobile devices. Devices like OnePlus 2, which also features the same charging port, is also able to charge its battery very rapidly, indicating that this advantage might also be exhibited by the upcoming iPhone 6s. Another impressive specification that we have heard from our previously published reports is that both handsets are also expected to feature a 12 MP rear camera sensor that will effortlessly be able to record 4K videos.
Read more: http://wccftech.com/iphone-6s-might-possess-a-feature-present-on-the-12-inch-macbook/#ixzz3iyqXcg3d
Highly doubtful. Also, the "source" seems less than credible. They state that the OnePlus 2 has the connector(not to be confused with the 3.1 standard as it uses 2.0), which is true, but they also state that that device is "able to charge it's battery very rapidly". That statement is an utter lie. The OnePlus 2 has been proven to take over 3 hours to charge from 0 to 100; a figure that is far from rapid...
Also, Apple has no reason switch from lightning on the 6S.
Idk if I can see this happening with the 6s. A 1080p screen? Possible. Even though most the time the screen stays the same as the tick upgrade on "s" years
Can't imagine the 6S taking on USB C personally as I feel it's a little too early in to the lifecycle of the lightning cable and it seems like an unnecessary design change to something that will be staying very close to it's predecessor. The iPhone 7 however seems like a much more feasible time to change the connection along with a possible introduction on wireless charging; it's about time they tried to combat the gimmick that the rivals are trying to push, right?
That's exactly what I think. However, despite the unlikeliness of everything on that site I saw several news sites reporting this, so as no one here was talking about this I decided to post it on a thread by myself.
The pictures doesn't even show clear if the port is Lightning or USB and common sense tells us it's a very unlikely change but who knows...
Highly unlikely to happen. The reason why Apple released the iPad 4 so soon after the iPad 3 is to make the iPad line consistent with the iPhone by having a lightning connector. They aren't now going to change the iPhone connector to a USB-C making it different from the one on the iPads now. Eventually they may well change all of their portable devices to USB-C but it's not going to happen any time soon.
So there's precedent then it seems for this kind of thing to actually happen. Not to say that it makes it more likely to happen, but it doesn't seem to make it less likely to happen either.
Way too early in to cycle of lightning to change it. Plus the lightning connection is so much more reliable. I've seen so many micro usb ports gone bad, roughly 15:1 lightning ports?
The USB c connection looks very similar to micro, and I feel as though that will also be a weak connection. The lightning plug and port are both strong, with less smaller parts and failure. I doubt apple will adopt this soon if ever.
The USB c connection looks very similar to micro, and I feel as though that will also be a weak connection. The lightning plug and port are both strong, with less smaller parts and failure. I doubt apple will adopt this soon if ever.
The usb-c port is really nothing like the micro version, it's secure and seems to be reliable. And Apple was heavily involved in its development. I don't think it will show up on the iPhone this generation, if ever though.
USB C is way more like the lightning connector than MicroUSB.
I agree with the others though. Apple just recently switched to the Lightning connector, and accessories are finally starting to come with it standard. They'd have a mutiny if they switched it again, even though I really hope they do eventually change as it would be great to be able to use any phone cable to charge it.
I feel Apple will use a proprietary connector for as long as they can (government standards withstanding). It's just so profitable and easier to control.
There were reasons (debatable whether they are good or not) for having a single USB C connector on the new MacBook. Those reasons don't exist on the iPhone because of the lightning connector.
There were reasons (debatable whether they are good or not) for having a single USB C connector on the new MacBook. Those reasons don't exist on the iPhone because of the lightning connector.
Damn you Apple... if this is actually true.
I spent the last few years investing into the lightening eco system and third party makers are finally getting around to putting out quality products.
But this isn't the first time they've done this. Remember the iPad 3 to iPad 4. Basically the only upgrade was TO the new connector.
I spent the last few years investing into the lightening eco system and third party makers are finally getting around to putting out quality products.
But this isn't the first time they've done this. Remember the iPad 3 to iPad 4. Basically the only upgrade was TO the new connector.
I just spent a decent chunk of change on some accessories for my iOS setup and I'm probably going to upgrade to the 6S (or whatever they'll call it) from my 5C. Obviously there's no way of knowing, but do you think there's a good chance they'll stick with lightning connectors or pull another switch up on us?
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I doubt Apple is going to do this. When they went to the Lightning connector with the iPhone 5, a lot people were having a bad time getting their accessories supporting it. Most of us had to pay for solutions Apple provided (like those 30-pin-to-Lightning connectors).
Problem with USB-C is that it's not even used that much. I haven't seen accessories adopting it so far. At least, not in a way it should. It's not a mainstream technology yet. Lightning is now finally being adopted much, there's no reason Apple can change that especially if there doesn't seem to be need for an actual replacement. At least for now. In my opinion they'll have to wait until the next iPhone AT EARLIEST.
Problem with USB-C is that it's not even used that much. I haven't seen accessories adopting it so far. At least, not in a way it should. It's not a mainstream technology yet. Lightning is now finally being adopted much, there's no reason Apple can change that especially if there doesn't seem to be need for an actual replacement. At least for now. In my opinion they'll have to wait until the next iPhone AT EARLIEST.
Looking more closely at the size of the respective ports, like in this picture from Ars' OnePlus 2 review and I just can't see Apple going to USB-C on the iOS device side of things. The port is enough larger than Lightning that I'm not sure it would fit on the current phones, let alone anything they might want to release in the future.
Looks like the USB-C port will also be a dust and debris magnet!
I am betting Lightning will rule on the new iPhones!
I am betting Lightning will rule on the new iPhones!
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I think USB C on the other side is very possible. This way they can plug into new macbook for e higher charge and transfer rates. Still keep lightning on phone end
Connector type and its functionality don't go hand in hand. Neither the lightning connector on the iPhone and USB C connector on the MacBook are being utilized to their fullest potential on either device due to their respective hardware.
Hell, the current cable shipped with iPhones is capable of more then the hardware (on the iPhone side) can utilize. USB C is just that much more overkill.
I still find it baffling you can walk into the Apple Store and spend 2000+ dollars on an iPhone and MacBook and not have a way to plug them together without purchasing even more stuff.
European Union is forcing apple to change their connector by 2017 http://www.geek.com/apple/apple-will-be-forced-to-use-micro-usb-chargers-by-2017-1587862/