Apple shifting to USB-C charging in iPhone 15

New Delhi: Introducing a USB-C charging cable point in iPhone 15 is set to herald a new era for Apple, as several countries including India have agreed to the adoption of USB Type-C as a common charging port for all smart devices. The iPhone 15, in all likelihood, is to come with a USB-C charging cable point, ditching the proprietary lightning cable. The new generation of iPhones were set to be revealed on Tuesday (US time).

Although reports claim that the USB-C port will be available on all iPhone 15 models, famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that only the Pro and Pro Max will benefit from faster data transfer rates.

Both premium models will have "at least" USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3 ports, while the base iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will have USB 2.0 ports.

Some Apple iPhone 15 models are likely to support charging up to 35W which will offer faster charging speeds. Apple shifting to USB-C comes as the European Commission has made a move by passing a resolution that all smartphone makers will be required to support USB-C as a single charging standard for all mobile devices across the EU nations by 2024.