Apple could bundle 18W fast charger with this year's iPhones

16 May 2018
The charger will feature a USB-C port, same as the MacBook ones. 

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  • 08 Oct 2018

I'm from the Future. Guess What! 2018 iPhones which cost over $1000 still come bundled with a paltry 5W charger.

    Senses, 27 Jun 2018They don't need to pay royalties?? Do you know how royaltie... moreI mean if they switch to USB-C they can't milk $$$ from royalties and licensing fees paid by other brands (to them) that will use their Lightning Port.. Since USB-C by its name is universal, and non-proprietary, they won't be able to make $$$ from that since they don't have patent for that, being universal and sort of open source. Sheesh.

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      • 27 Jun 2018

      PeterThePanda, 18 May 2018But they're still using Lightning as connector for the iPho... moreThey don't need to pay royalties?? Do you know how royalties work? Why would Apple be paying royalties to themselves?

        But they're still using Lightning as connector for the iPhone end of the device. Of course, if they used USB-C on both sides they can't milk $$$ in royalties from using the Lightning connector.

          Smartphones Fan, 17 May 2018dat's ofcourse crapple stupid idea again whats the point do... moreThey're moving everything over to USB-C. That's not forcing a ton of adapters on their users, that's simplifying connectors for their users.

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            • 17 May 2018

            FinnishInquisition, 17 May 2018I think you misunderstood the article, there. The chargi... moredat's ofcourse crapple stupid idea again whats the point doing it?? crapple owners has now 465 various adapters.. great money maker..

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              • 17 May 2018

              Anonymous, 16 May 2018I want to throw my iPhone and get your chinese, manufacture... moreYou are way off thr mark! Enjoy your ignorance. - An iPhone 7 and Oneplus 3T user

                Anonymous, 16 May 2018USB type-c..!?? Hmmm! Finally, bad rider on donkey came down -_-I think you misunderstood the article, there.

                The charging block will have a USB-C port. The cable will be USB-C to Lightning. The port on the phones will still be a Lightning port.

                  Anonymous, 16 May 2018Uhm iPhone is also manufactured in china...iPhones are also made in India and Brazil

                    Phonenerf, 16 May 2018they won't make profits on headphones. I am 100% that they ... moreClassic Apple!

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                      • 6TT
                      • 17 May 2018

                      What about people with Mac mini?
                      What about people with Mac Pro?
                      What about people with MacBook Air?
                      What about people with Apple Watch? Now they need usb-c and type A port! omg.. Where's the AirPower when you need it??!

                      You brought this upon yourself Apple! If you are bold enough to upgrade your products across the line.. you will not be bugged by dongle squid, legacy ports.. Especially App developers are being screwed the most by YOU!

                        I respect apples ability to sell products,but I hate dealing with their consumer base for the most part. They're either terribly uninformed or snobby or just plain clueless as to the variety of available devices out there.

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                          • 17 May 2018

                          Anonymous, 16 May 2018I want to throw my iPhone and get your chinese, manufacture... morelol you know nothing you said is true. You're just consoling yourself cuz you regret overpaying for crapple.

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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 17 May 2018

                            This will be expensive gift from Apple......

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                              • 16 May 2018

                              Anonymous, 16 May 2018I want to throw my iPhone and get your chinese, manufacture... moreUhm iPhone is also manufactured in china...

                                I wonder is they will just chage fast or charge right?
                                Will there be any Quickcharge equialent or just the same stone age solution as pluging and iPhone in iPad charger?

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                                  • 16 May 2018

                                  AnonD-501073, 16 May 2018My $200 phone came with 18W charger. Apple is a joke lolI want to throw my iPhone and get your chinese, manufactured in plastic, low lifespan pone. Enjoy your torch.-

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                                    • 16 May 2018

                                    My $200 phone came with 18W charger. Apple is a joke lol

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                                      • 16 May 2018

                                      Sun Sand, 16 May 2018This fruit company was supposed have had this out last year... moreI doubt lightning port would be gone.. Apple charging people for that.. Hell, I even doubt that they include the fast charger when they can sell it for extra money..

                                        Geric.770, 16 May 2018Can you please also add AirPods on iPhones next year? It w... morethey won't make profits on headphones. I am 100% that they won't include airpods