I'm surprised by many people that put having USB-C as one of the main features, some even saying that they won't buy the iPhone if it comes with Lightning. I prefer Lightning, but I wouldn't mind at all if it came with USB-C. In reality, almost no one is going to care about the connector. If you have to charge it outside home, Lightning is really widespread. It was a logical move in the iPad, because you can connect external drives and displays. The next step on the iPhone is getting rid of any connector.
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While not having a connector at all may be the ''dream'' in the future, it's not really feasible right now.
I agree the ipad pro going to usb c was to help give it a ''pro'' feel like a computer/laptop. I've long thought lightning would stay at least until this year......and it does have some pros, like it being physically smaller as a whole......
But going to USB C has some pretty convenient pros as well. It's just more universally convenient as a whole, from not only mobile phones, but to tablets, laptops, and computers too. Basically the thought of "one cable to charge it all'' is the appeal. Plus USB C can enable some pretty impressive speeds, both from charging and data.
I agree the ipad pro going to usb c was to help give it a ''pro'' feel like a computer/laptop. I've long thought lightning would stay at least until this year......and it does have some pros, like it being physically smaller as a whole......
But going to USB C has some pretty convenient pros as well. It's just more universally convenient as a whole, from not only mobile phones, but to tablets, laptops, and computers too. Basically the thought of "one cable to charge it all'' is the appeal. Plus USB C can enable some pretty impressive speeds, both from charging and data.
I physically prefer the lightening port, it seems more robust when used on my iPhone than using USB-C on my iPad Pro. Lighting also works well on a dock, and I can use with the Apple 12W charger I got with an old iPad.
That said, on a recent trip, it was nice to charge the laptop and the iPad with the same USB-C power supply. The iPhone and Apple Watch both required different chargers. I figure the iPhone will get USB-C eventually, but it's not a dealbreaker for me. (I'm using wireless charging more now anyway)
That said, on a recent trip, it was nice to charge the laptop and the iPad with the same USB-C power supply. The iPhone and Apple Watch both required different chargers. I figure the iPhone will get USB-C eventually, but it's not a dealbreaker for me. (I'm using wireless charging more now anyway)
I do agree, for the phone, it doesn't matter too much. Lightning is very common, and usb-c more and more every day.
For the purposes of charging... Either is fine.
There was a time when every brand had its own proprietary charger.
For the purposes of charging... Either is fine.
There was a time when every brand had its own proprietary charger.
I think that with more laptops moving to adopting usb-C as a means of charging, having a smartphone with a USB-C port is more convenient. My colleagues at work with android phones are able to fast-charge their phones using the same charger which comes with their work-issued laptops, as well as use the same usb-C adaptors that come with it.
I remember one of them asking me how to go about buying an adaptor for her S10, and I pointed her to the USB-C travel hub that came with her Elite X2. The look of realisation on her face was priceless, but it's these little things that matter to the average consumer.
I remember one of them asking me how to go about buying an adaptor for her S10, and I pointed her to the USB-C travel hub that came with her Elite X2. The look of realisation on her face was priceless, but it's these little things that matter to the average consumer.
Usb c on an iPhone isn’t a deal breaker but I would love to see that come to fruition. I’ve made the transition and it’s extremely convenient to use one cable to charge or to sync data. My MacBook Pro, Nintendo switch, big power bank, iPad Pro, external HD are usb-c and it’s great to pick up any of my cables to use it.
The best part is I feel I have enough usb-c cables in my possession that I would really prefer my future devices do not come with usb c in the package!
How many of us here have too many micro usb cables in our house, and mini usb as well as lightning, serial cables, Ethernet cables that all go in the drawer or e-recycling (I’m not even sure it goes in the recycle but I through it in anyway because I don’t know what to do with them).
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH ALL OF THESE CABLES!!!!
I know I do and it’s annoying having to shove another micro usb cable in my drawer somewhere.
One cable for them all and no more-packaged usb c would go a long way in reducing electric waste. Imho this is the environmentally friendly decision and Apple, if they truly were a green company should embrace this tech.
The best part is I feel I have enough usb-c cables in my possession that I would really prefer my future devices do not come with usb c in the package!
How many of us here have too many micro usb cables in our house, and mini usb as well as lightning, serial cables, Ethernet cables that all go in the drawer or e-recycling (I’m not even sure it goes in the recycle but I through it in anyway because I don’t know what to do with them).
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH ALL OF THESE CABLES!!!!
I know I do and it’s annoying having to shove another micro usb cable in my drawer somewhere.
One cable for them all and no more-packaged usb c would go a long way in reducing electric waste. Imho this is the environmentally friendly decision and Apple, if they truly were a green company should embrace this tech.
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All about the convenience. Annoying having to use so many different types of cables for different devices.
When I travel, and when I'm at home, I've been using Anker multiport chargers for the last 4 years or so.
What first drew me to them was that you have a device with, 4, 5 or 6 ports, and can run most or all of them at 12 w simultaneously from one "brick" and a cable to the wall.
I really like the universality of usb-c.
However, I don't get the one charger concept personally. I have the need to charge multiple devices at the same time, so I'll need chargers that can do that, and at high wattage no less.
We haven't seen anything like that yet... Closest being 2 usb-c ports with 100 w total between them, and it's a giant brick.
What first drew me to them was that you have a device with, 4, 5 or 6 ports, and can run most or all of them at 12 w simultaneously from one "brick" and a cable to the wall.
I really like the universality of usb-c.
However, I don't get the one charger concept personally. I have the need to charge multiple devices at the same time, so I'll need chargers that can do that, and at high wattage no less.
We haven't seen anything like that yet... Closest being 2 usb-c ports with 100 w total between them, and it's a giant brick.
I don't care about the phone end - it is the other end of the cable that makes a difference to me. Everywhere you go, cars, airports, airplanes, wall sockets, etc use the USB-A connector. I know that USB-A doesn't provide the higher speed charging but that isn't an issue to me. It is the convenience today of just plugging in everywhere without an adapter.
I wonder how many people if USB-C will be able to not own several C-A connectors as well as how many current Mac Book owners without multi-connector things. I understand progress but the world is just installing USB-A connectors and now they will become worthless without connectors
I wonder how many people if USB-C will be able to not own several C-A connectors as well as how many current Mac Book owners without multi-connector things. I understand progress but the world is just installing USB-A connectors and now they will become worthless without connectors
Another thing is that the iPad Pro will be able to read usb drives with iOS 13. I plan to invest in one of those thumb drives with both a usb A and C connector when this happens. Would be nice for the iPhone to be able support this as well without the need for a very specialised adaptor (which may not even work without an external power source).
Better to make the change now rather than keep installing more USB A ports that will need to be replaced later.
Everyone complained about the switch from the big 20 or 30 pin or whatever Apple was using to the Lightning connector because everyone had cables and accessories and iHomes in hotels and whatnot. Can you imagine if we stuck with that huge thing to save the hassle of switching?
I can see them keeping lightning for now because of the existing accessories (and licensing fees they get), but it would be nice to have USB 3 speeds.
Agree. At least both standards already exist, unlike the fiasco when Lightning first released and not having some Lighting Accessories for months.
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Yea it was definitely a pain when Lightning first came out since it didn't already exist. I have plenty of Lightning and USB C things, that it doesn't matter if they switch to USB C. Just please don't make another new standard or I may jump ship.
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I was going to search this. What is the max wattage of USB C to Lightning?
Well, best I can find by searching is it is at least 30W, which is good enough for what I need it for.
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That's true, but only one end needs to be USB-C to get that benefit. We're already seeing it when you use a Lightning to USB-C cable with current gen iPhones. You get 30 w charging.
Another point is that I don't think there's any phone out there right now that charges at more than 45 w.
Another point is that I don't think there's any phone out there right now that charges at more than 45 w.