Apple apparently plans to limit iPhone USB-C functionality

10 February 2023
Accessories not made by Apple and not in the "Made for iPhone" program could trigger warnings.

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  • Anonymous
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  • 12 Feb 2023

I don't see how this news.. This is expected

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    • Anonymous
    • vaS
    • 12 Feb 2023

    UltraHD, 11 Feb 2023Poor specs and hardware? I get that you hate them but you c... moreEbay is filled with lots of broken foldables. Sure there are a lot more from trad designs but these ones are hilarious and cost way more to repair. So much for the environment.

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      • Maria
      • X{g
      • 12 Feb 2023

      As always feature with limitations...Bluetooth, NFC, and now USB-C...I have to say NO at this time.

        Then whats the point of having USB if we can't connect all (universal) accessories?
        Call it Apple Serial Bus (ASB-C)

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          • user
          • 3bk
          • 11 Feb 2023

          Lilian, 11 Feb 2023Wireless charging is the killer of Li-Ion batteries - due t... moreThat's great) A dead battery = buying a new one, or a new device) Although it's a little funny how manufacturers try to justify the absurdity with the word "Ecology". Real ecology is not good for business.

            No 3.5mm jack no buy, 11 Feb 2023I hate wireless charging, why should I pay for this technol... moreJust as a backup when you have problem with your charging port or cable?
            That's a good reason to keep.

              sam, 11 Feb 2023useless overpriced overhyped phone with poor specs and hard... morePoor specs and hardware? I get that you hate them but you can't say that their phones are bad.

                Anonymous, 11 Feb 2023Who is using wired charging these days anyway? They could p... moreNot many honestly, just like 90% of people.

                  sam, 11 Feb 2023useless overpriced overhyped phone with poor specs and hard... moretbh, iPhones are one of the best in materials and hardware, but what they really lack is actually caring about the environment and repairability and software that's user friendly.
                  which is enough to dislike the device for some/many people, including me

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                    • m2J
                    • 11 Feb 2023

                    K, 11 Feb 2023I urge people not to buy any phone at launch. Prices are de... moreThat maybe works for Android phones as price drops in few months. With apple it's few years

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                      • Sin
                      • 3Hq
                      • 11 Feb 2023

                      Sony Xperia phone from team android has both SD card slot & headphones jack

                      Plus 4k 120hz oled screen
                      Without sillyness from apple

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                        • Anonymous
                        • uvr
                        • 11 Feb 2023

                        And a hefty fine awaits apple for sure
                        ...atleast in EU

                          Solih, 11 Feb 2023Why people must experience difficulties just to use a phone?Because 🤑🤑

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                            • Anonymous
                            • mFd
                            • 11 Feb 2023

                            Show your target drivers what serious compliance means! Give them a taste of the medicine they give! They are all haters!

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                              • Anonymous
                              • mFd
                              • 11 Feb 2023

                              Mike9625, 11 Feb 2023It wouldn't come as a surprise. What's surprising... moreJust like how it happens with other situations - double standards.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • Lkg
                                • 11 Feb 2023

                                15/15 Plus with usb 2.0, like xiaomi. 🥴🤢🤮

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • mpS
                                  • 11 Feb 2023

                                  This should be illegal. Fine Apple for doing this

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                                    • Lilian
                                    • 3cY
                                    • 11 Feb 2023

                                    No 3.5mm jack no buy, 11 Feb 2023I hate wireless charging, why should I pay for this technol... moreWireless charging is the killer of Li-Ion batteries - due to inefficiencies, it heats up the device which degrades the battery lifetime and I already killed one Samsung phone like this, under 1 year... since then, I always use a cable...

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • XSs
                                      • 11 Feb 2023

                                      blue, 11 Feb 2023Nonsense. All have about the same wattage, so any cable and... moreTelling nonsense won't hide your ignorance. Learn the difference between cable's standards and materials.

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                                        • Solih
                                        • 61y
                                        • 11 Feb 2023

                                        Why people must experience difficulties just to use a phone?