Apple is all but confirmed to switch to USB-C in the upcoming iPhone Series. The Cupertino giant is expected to comply with the EU’s universal USB-C directive for all mobile devices (phones and tablets) by 2024. It already complies with this standard on some iPads and MacBooks.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The company’s USB-C chargers and cables for the iPhone 15 series are expected to fall under the MFi (Made For iPhone/iPod/iPad) program.
The company will require iPhone 15’s USB-C chargers and cables to be MFi certified, according to popular analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo. He revealed that manufacturing is currently ongoing for the 20W USB-C power adapters, however, they require MFi certified cables to charge optimally and support fast charging. Only accessories that receive the certification are deemed safe by the company.
Mobile users outside of the Apple ecosystem will not find this news pleasing, considering their non-MFi certified cables might charge slowly. The current iPhone 14 base series support 20W fast charging while the 14 Pro series support 27W fast charging. Apple expects a 120% increase in shipment for the 20W USB-C chargers, which could translate into around 230 – 240 units.
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This year’s iPhone series – the iPhone 15 – are shaping up nicely for an August release. In addition to the inclusion of USB-C across board and Dynamic Island remaining exclusive to the pro series, the mute switch might be converted to a button on the pro series. It is still a mystery as regards how the company will handle the significantly low demand for the iPhone 14 Plus models.