Would you rather Lightning or USB-C?

[masotime]

Apple has already stated the memory they use on the phones can't be written to at USB 3 speeds.

What is the source of your information? Proof?

 

[krspkbl]

USB-C

It's gonna become standard in computers so obviously will be more easily compatible with more devices. Lightning is fine but Apple isn't gonna let other phones or computer's use it so it's no good.

 

[cmichaelb]

What is the source of your information? Proof?

Phil Schiller interview. A couple of years ago. He said there was no point to having USB 3 on iPhones.

 

[ucfgrad93]

I would prefer keeping the Lightning connector.

 

[CNeufeld]

Phil Schiller interview. A couple of years ago. He said there was no point to having USB 3 on iPhones.

But the iPad Pro is capable of USB 3 speeds... Only a matter of time before the phones are too, I'd guess.

C

 

[whodatrr]

As we now have two rMBs and an XPS 13 that use USB-C, I'm ready to look forward.

USB-C because that is what all Macs will be using in 2016, all other phone chargers will be using it in the near future, and proprietary connectors stink.

 

[masotime]

Phil Schiller interview. A couple of years ago. He said there was no point to having USB 3 on iPhones.

Hmmm... I do not believe that is the case anymore. If you look at Anandtech's review of the iPhone 6S, it is capable of 160MB/s writes and 400MB/s reads, which in bits is 1.25Gb/s writes and 3.125Gb/s reads. The USB3 spec allows for a maximum of 5Gb/s, and USB2 is limited to 480Mb/s, which puts the iPhone 6S clearly in USB3 territory.

As it stands, even Apple has released the new lightning to SD Card connector kit that allows for USB3 speeds over lightning for the iPad Pro.

It supports data transfer at up to USB 3 speeds on iPad Pro, and up to USB 2 speeds on all other iPad and iPhone models.*

However, I agree that since it is proven that lightning supports USB 3 speeds, then the USB-C advantage in speeds isn't really there. This doesn't take away from the fact that the USB-C supports much faster charging speeds and is more universally accepted however.

Frankly I do not agree that "I already have many lightning cables" is a good argument against switching to USB-C, as that is a personal choice. I easily have over 30 lightning cables collected over the years, but that doesn't change how I feel about recommending USB-C over lightning. We need to move away from proprietary standards; I understand why Apple introduced the lightning cable, as USB-A cables were deficient at that time and could not meet Apple's needs, but that is no longer the case.

 

[maxsix]

$50 for the USB C power adapter. No thanks.

This is promoting FUD by selecting an isolated over priced item. Apples proprietary peripherals are currently and consistently overpriced.

 

[Qbnkelt]

Would prefer Lightning but I won't have kittens if it changes.

 

[masotime]

$50 for the USB C power adapter. No thanks.

This is promoting FUD by selecting an isolated over priced item. Apples proprietary peripherals are currently and consistently overpriced.

To add on to this, the USB-C charger that @bpeeps is referring to is specifically designed to charge the 12" MacBook. As covered in Anandtech's review,

2A @ 14.5V for devices that comply with the USB power delivery specification, and 2.4A @ 5.2V

What this means in practice is that the adapter cannot even charge the Nexus 6P at full 3A speeds (it is limited to 2.4A) - I know this because I own both the 6P and the 12" MacBook, and it does not show "Charging Rapidly" with the MacBook's USB-C adapter.

In other words, an iPhone USB-C charger will not cost as much as the 12" Macbook's USB-C charger, even given Apple's generally inflated pricing on accessories.

 

[knownikko]

That's pocket lint. Mine does that too. Take a small flat wooden toothpick and slide it in there and back and forth and get all the lint out.

Mine works great and snaps securely again. Done it twice in 2 years. Your lint mileage may vary.

Good luck

Thanks for the tip. I've gotten some functionality back a few times by doing this, but never back to 100%. Maybe I'll try to be a bit more proactive with the new phone, clean it out more.