iPhone 15 Pro Reviews: Improvements Go Well Beyond USB-C

Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores this Friday, September 22. Ahead of time, the first reviews of the devices have been shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. Key new features of the iPhone 15 Pro models include a USB-C port, […]

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AirPods Pro With USB-C Reviews: Few Hardware Changes, But Useful iOS 17 Software Features

At its iPhone 15 event last week, Apple announced updated second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case, additional dust resistance, and support for lossless audio with Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset. Apple still classifies these as second-generation AirPods Pro, and it does not sell the USB-C case separately. The updated AirPods Pro have been […]

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Week 37 in review: Apple brings out the iPhone 15 series with USB-C

This week was Apple’s iPhone 15 event so naturally most of the top stories were related to that. Apple announced four new iPhones in the same configuration as last year – two vanilla models – the 15 and 15 Plus – and two Pro models – the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. The biggest […]

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Gurman: When to Expect USB-C AirPods Max, Magic Mouse, and More

While all four iPhone 15 models are equipped with a USB-C port, Apple continues to sell a handful of products with Lightning. In his “Power On” newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman outlined when some of these products will move to USB-C. First, Gurman said he expects USB-C versions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and […]

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Will the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger Ever Return With USB-C Ports?

Apple quietly discontinued the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger immediately after unveiling four new iPhone 15 models with a USB-C port last week. Both accessories were equipped with a Lightning connector. Apple has not commented on why the MagSafe accessories were removed from sale, but the move was not surprising given the company […]

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iPhone 15’s USB-C Port: 4.5W Charging for Accessories, USB 3.2 Gen 2 for Pro Models, and More

In a support document published on Friday, Apple provided some additional details about the USB-C port found on all iPhone 15 models. First, Apple said all iPhone 15 models can charge an Apple Watch, AirPods case, or other small accessories connected to the USB-C port at up to 4.5W. Apple already announced this capability, but […]

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iPhone 15 Models Have ‘Completely Standard’ USB-C Port Without Restrictions on Accessories

Apple’s new iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with a “completely standard” USB-C port without any restrictions on cables or accessories, according to Ars Technica‘s Andrew Cunningham. For previous iPhones with the Lightning connector, Apple limits the functionality of some cables and accessories that are not […]

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Les EarPods USB-C sont lossless, en 24 bits et 48 kHz

Juste après sa conférence, Apple a mis en vente une nouvelle génération d’EarPods, dans une variante USB-C. Et ces écouteurs d’entrée de gamme — ils valent 20 € — offrent une chose que les AirPods Pro 2 ne peuvent pas offrir : de l’audio sans pertes. En effet, comme nous avons pu le constater en testant […]

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Apple Now Sells EarPods With USB-C, Lightning, or Headphone Plug

In addition to updating the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case, Apple has made its wired EarPods headphones available with a USB-C connector for use with the new iPhone 15 models. The earbuds are $19 on Apple’s online store. Apple now sells three versions of EarPods, including ones with a USB-C connector, Lightning connector, […]

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These Apple Products Still Have Lightning Following iPhone 15’s Switch to USB-C

As widely expected, all four iPhone 15 models are equipped with a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port. Apple also made the AirPods Pro available with a USB-C charging case, and released wired EarPods with a USB-C connector. Nevertheless, there are a handful of Apple devices and accessories that are still sold with Lightning, […]

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Apple Selling New 60W and 240W USB-C Woven Charge Cables

Following its iPhone 15 event on Tuesday, Apple released a few related accessories, including a USB-C to Lightning adapter and a one-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable. It turns out the company has also made available a new 60W 1-meter USB-C Charge Cable ($19) and a 240W 2-meter USB-C Charge Cable ($29), designed for charging iPhone […]

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Lossless Audio With Apple Vision Pro Will Be Limited to USB-C AirPods Pro 2

Wednesday September 13, 2023 1:10 pm PDT by Juli Clover Alongside the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple yesterday debuted a new version of the AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case. The swap to USB-C instead of Lightning is the primary new feature, but Apple also updated audio quality in a […]

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Best USB-C to Lightning Adapters for iPhone 15

Apple’s recent announcement of the iPhone 15 series has brought about a significant change in the charging port. The new iPhone 15 series will feature a USB-C port, replacing the proprietary Lightning port. This change has implications for iPhone users, as they will need to purchase new charging cables or adapters to use their existing […]

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Deals: First iPhone 15 Accessory Sales Hit With Up to 30% Off Cases and USB-C Chargers

With the imminent launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, popular third-party Apple accessory companies have introduced all-new accessories for Apple’s latest smartphones. Today we’re tracking all of the new accessories that you can already get on sale, thanks to deals from Casely, Hyper, OtterBox, Pad & Quill, and Satechi. Note: MacRumors is […]

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Apple updates AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, Lossless Audio and IP54 rating

Yesterday marked a monumental shift for Apple – Lightning is now a connector of the past while USB-C is fully embraced. This means that the AirPods Pro 2 are now also updated with the universal connector but that’s not the only new feature. AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C charging case now supports 20-bit, 48 […]

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Apple Not Offering USB-C AirPods Pro Cases As a Standalone Purchase

Apple on Tuesday made second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case available to order, but unlike its move to wireless charging cases, the company isn’t offering the USB-C case as a standalone purchase. Apple’s decision not to offer the USB-C case as a separate purchase is likely a marketing one related to the fact […]

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Meilleure résistance et audio sans perte : les AirPods Pro 2 avec USB-C ressemblent à une nouvelle génération

En présentant ses nouveaux iPhone 15 et 15 Pro équipés d’un connecteur USB-C, Apple a aussi modifié ses AirPods Pro 2 pour que leur boîtier de charge intègre également cette nouvelle prise. Mais contrairement à ce qui s’était passé avec l’ajout du MagSafe il y a quelques années, il n’est pas possible d’acheter le nouveau boîtier seul pour ceux […]

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iPhone 15’s USB-C Port Can Charge Your Apple Watch and AirPods

Now that the iPhone 15 models have a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port, it is possible to use an ‌iPhone 15‌ to charge the AirPods or Apple Watch directly. You’ll need an appropriate cable to charge with an iPhone, such as a USB-C to USB-C cable for the new AirPods Pro 2 USB-C […]

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iPhone 15 Models Do Not Come With Rumored Color-Matched Braided USB-C Cables

Ahead of the launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, rumors from leakers like Majin Bu and Kosutami suggested that the new iPhones would be sold with color-matched braided USB-C to USB-C cables, but that didn’t happen. The cable that comes with the new ‌iPhone 15‌ Apple did update the ‌iPhone 15‌ […]

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iPhone 15’s USB-C Port Remains Limited to Lightning Speeds

While the new standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are equipped with a USB-C port, data transfer over a cable remains limited to USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps, which is equal to the Lightning port on previous iPhones. Apple confirmed this detail in its tech specs for the devices posted on […]

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