Apple has officially released the long-awaited iPhone 15 and 15 Pro series. Initially, when Apple launched the iPhone 15 series with a USB-C connection, there were rumors that Apple will push its proprietary USB-C cables for revenue generation.
It was eventually shown, however, that any USB-C cable may be used to charge the series without difficulty.
However, in a recent development, an Apple reseller in China expressed concern about the possible risks of using USB-C connectors made for Android phones.
According to this reseller, such cables might cause overheating and possibly device damage. It’s worth noting that this warning has not been limited to a single Apple Store, but has been reiterated by several Apple-exclusive businesses across China. More Tech News
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What Made Apple Switch from Lightning Port to USB-C?
While Apple would like buyers to believe that this change was made to standardize the charging system across the Apple ecosystem, the truth is that Apple was compelled to make this change.
Previously, Apple had been hesitant to make this change, preferring to keep its proprietary Lightning charging port on iPhones.
However, the EU’s common charger directive takes this discretion away from Apple, making the switch’mandatory’.
iPhone 15 USB-C Port: Charging Made Easy
The USB-C port on the iPhone 15 series is not a groundbreaking feature per se, but it is something that most users will appreciate.
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Transfer Speed | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Charging Speed | 53% in 30 minutes (in our testing) | 50% in 35 minutes | 50% in 30 minutes | 55% in 30 minutes (in our testing) |
| USB 3.o Support | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charge Support | No | No | Yes (25W) | Yes (25W) |
What did Apple have to say about it?
It has been noticed that people who were charging their iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max with Android Type C USB cable is getting Savere Heat issues on the apple Devices
— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) September 24, 2023
Looks like Type C has variants! Type C of apple is somewhat differ with Type C of android
Several complains!
Apple acknowledged claims of the iPhone 15 Pro overheating and announced that a fix is on the way. The iPhone maker has informed users that this isn’t a long-term problem, and it appears to be a bug in the software affecting iOS 17 and some unoptimized apps that use too much power.