Apple has just presented the latest iPhone 15, or rather iPhones, because we saw as many as four new models of the flagship smartphone of the Cupertino company –
Perhaps the most important novelty, which covered all variants of the device is the change of the charging standard from Apple’s Lightning to USB-C present in competitors. This is the result of the European Parliament’s decision, which requires all smartphones sold in the EU, starting from autumn 2024, to be equipped with a USB Type-C connector.
Theoretically, Apple could wait another year to switch to USB-C and introduce this change with the premiere of the iPhone 16. However, the Cupertino company does not want to wait and decided to make the change now. Thus, the iPhone joined other Apple devices that already use USB-C.
USB-C to Lightning adapter Apple Store
New connector and new adapters. Apple wishes dearly for them
People who want to connect a Lightning cable or a device using this connector (e.g. wired headphones) to the new iPhone must equip themselves with an adapter. And here we have two news – good and bad. The good news is that such an accessory has already appeared in the Apple Store.
The USB-C to Lightning Adapter allows you to connect to an iPhone or iPad with a USB port? C Lightning accessories, so you no longer need other accessories to use three key functions – charging, data transfer and audio signal support. And the braided cord makes it more durable.
– we read in the product description.
The bad news is that this one a small adapter was valued at PLN 169. To say this is a “premium” price is an understatement. Although it is worth recalling, that Apple has already accustomed us to similar situations. We can mention here the famous cloth for PLN 99. It is worth noting that it is still available in the Apple Store, but for… PLN 119. Well, inflation…
Source: Gazeta
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