Leave Lightning Cable, Here Are 3 Reasons For IPhone Using USB C

Illustration of the iPhone 15 (Photo: Apple)

YOGYAKARTA US tech giant Apple Inc. officially launched the latest lineup of iPhone 15 products. The launch took place at the 2023 Apple Event which was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

The iPhone 15 series consists of the iPhone 14 ordinary, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Plus. The most striking differences from the latest lineups of iPhone products are wires' and chokes.

Usually, Apple's smartphone product cable is different from other cellphone products. However, now, Apple uses the same plugs and cables as Android phones, namely the USB Type-C connection. So, what's the reason for the iPhone 15 using USB C?

Summarized from various sources, there are at least three reasons why Apple uses a USB type-C connection on the iPhone 15, including:

In 2019, the European Union drafted a new rule to be included in the amendments to the Law on the guidelines for radio wave electronic devices (Radio Equipment Directive).

The latest draft rule concerns rules on "common charger" or the obligation to use USB Type-C across mobile phones and other radio electronics circulating in European countries, as an effort to reduce electronic ponds.

When asked for opinions by the European Union, Apple had refused to use USB C, because it could hinder innovation and could potentially increase electronic waste due to Lightning accessories that had been widely spread to unused.

Then in mid-2022, the regulation concerning the use of a "common charger" was agreed upon by the European Union parliament.

Adapted from the official EU Parliament website, in July-September 2024, USB Type-C will become a public charging port for all phones, tablets, and cameras in European countries.

When the regulation is implemented, Apple inevitably has to follow it so that its products continue to sell well in European countries.

For your information, before the iPhone 15 was launched, Apple actually used USB Type-C on some of its devices such as iPa and Macbooks. However, unfortunately it's still half-hearted.

Quoted from Android Police, Lightning's capabilities are called lower than USB Type-C. For example, in terms of data transfer, USB C has reached 40 Gbps, while the lighting connector was only 480 Mbps in the mid-2000s.

Likewise, in terms of charging, the iPhone charger speed with Lightning is known to be only 20w. While USB-C can reach 2402 so that it can shorten the charger time.

The reason the iPhone uses the third USB C is about price. Currently, the price of Lightning cables is much more expensive than USB-C.

It is noted that the price can touch the level of IDR 400 thousand. Apple inc may reduce charging speed and data for non-official USB Type-C cables for battery and cell phone safety.

In addition, the company can also impose greater costs on MFI certification in the hope of increasing the price of furniture.

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