Now that we see the iPhone 15 with the new usb-c port, what’s your first impression?
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For me it’s not too big a deal, functionally identical. I have the pro, so could use high speed data, but I never have used the charging cable for data and am not likely to start now. I appreciate faster charging but realistically charge overnight, so no change
I understand and support the goal of one set of chargers and cables for everything, but in the immediate term, it does mean buying new cables and chargers, and it means all the existing ones going to waste.
– so far, I’ve had to buy two cables, a charger, and two new power strips with USB-C, and there will be more to come
– My teens still have Lightning iPhones and they’re hard on cables, so my old cables won’t go to waste.
– admittedly, I’m trying to jump past the next transition by moving to usb-c chargers somewhat rather than buy new usb-a to usb-c cables for old chargers
– I bought a usb-c watch cable but am not counting that because it was a replace t for a damaged usb-a Watch cable
– I’ll still need charging cables for my car, and my laptop bag, and I’m sure additional charging block or two
I do full encrypted backups onto local storage, so I appreciate the faster data transfer (which only applies to the 15 Pro/Max right now, not the 15/Plus). My car’s dashcam doesn’t have wifi, so I rely on a microSD reader; transferring videos will be faster.
I already have USB-C to USB-C cables for my MacBook and iPad and previous Samsung devices, so I’m set.
Been seeing some silly sketches about people borrowing chargers from each other.
The best perk after “one cable to rule them all” is device to device charging IMO.
My wife’s iphone is always deader than mine so being able to top her up is awesome.
So how does that work? Connecting them just discharges yours and charges hers until both battery levels are more or less even?
You guys dont have anything else that uses usb c to have to need to buy new cables?
That’s what I was thinking, I have so many USB-C cables sitting about now from things like gamepads, Bluetooth earbuds, etc. How someone can have nine at this point is mind-blowing.
I actually had this great usb a to usb c from a JBL speaker that uses the usb a reversible standard. This was perfect to replace the lightning usb a I was using in my car for CarPlay.
I believe the faster data would be perfect for people shooting ProRes video. I don’t need to empty my phone in under 12 seconds, so it’s not a must for my usage
What do you mean “faster data”. They put USB 2.0 in those things, that’s the same speed as lightning
For me the only thing I’ve noticed is that USB-C is harder to plug in than lightning. Everything else is nice but I never use it.
How exactly is it harder?
I have several usb-c devices… they are all super easy to plug in. Controllers, phones, mice, headphones, my laptop etc
Lightning is rounded more and you have more lee way when plugging it in. With USB-C you have to be much more exact. It’s not huge, but it’s noticeable to me. If you can’t tell the difference you probably aren’t paying attention.
