Weekly poll: how do you feel about Apple's impending transition from Lightning to USB-C?
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- Foxtrot2Novmbr
- t7S
- 06 Aug 2023
Did you know that those are already available? And I have like two of them.
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- potato4k
- XZ8
- 06 Aug 2023
nit, 06 Aug 2023So does Microsoft break all standards, but apple thinks the... moreHow so? For fast charging, Apple uses USB-PD. For wireless charging, Apple uses Qi wireless standard. Simple and compatible with many 3rd party chargers out there.
Compare that to the Chinese who are doing their own thing (super VOOC whatever, various proprietary wireless charging, etc). Meanwhile, even current iPhones with lightning do support USB-PD for fast charging, ie all you need is a USB-PD compliant charger, and the USB-C to lightning cable can fast-charge the iPhone.
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- nit
- DGV
- 06 Aug 2023
potato4k, 06 Aug 2023This. As bad Apple is, at least they're adhering to ... moreSo does Microsoft break all standards, but apple thinks the universe revolves around them
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- potato4k
- XZ8
- 06 Aug 2023
blue, 06 Aug 2023Tell that to chinese... they break standards all the time.This.
As bad Apple is, at least they're adhering to USB-PD for their fast charging. Meanwhile, each Chinese OEM has their own thing that use effin USB-A on the charger end.
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- Maria
- X{g
- 06 Aug 2023
Thanka God, that thing is finally coming....is it? Or we have to wait iPhone 16 family?
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- potato4k
- XZ8
- 06 Aug 2023
AnonD-454049, 06 Aug 2023"An E-Marker is required on all USB Type-C cables that... moreWhatever you're taking, doesn't sound too bright.
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- Cpt.Power
- Lfw
- 06 Aug 2023
Well not an Apple fan but if i would have to wait hours to charge my device via lightning i would be withered long time before device will charges.
There is nothing worse than when your device suddenly gets out of joice in middle of a day and you have to wait many hours to charge when you are in hurry or rush.
150W should be bare minimum for any phone, tablet or any other EV device working on batteries, like cars, shawers etc.
Faster is always better and if ligntning conector cant get a 150W charging speeds USB C will get.
Other thing is whether apple will use or will skip this technology,
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- blue
- 0CN
- 06 Aug 2023
AnonD-454049, 06 Aug 2023yeah because user data collection is beyond secure and safe... moreAnd why exactly would I do it?
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- Jack is history
- UG4
- 06 Aug 2023
Anders, 06 Aug 2023"if you’re Lightning headphones, you’ll need to get a ... moreJack is a selfish port.
It needs your constant untangling.
It tie you consistently to your phone.. like a chain to a cage.
It steals another port on the limited space of your phone.
It requires a good DAC on the phone.. else another external accessories.. else it will sound rubbish.
Finally.. we still have USB-C port.. who can deal audio / video / data transfer / otg. WHO need that selfish audio only JACK?
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- jaycptza
- p@d
- 06 Aug 2023
"security" also security...
Apple's M1 processor chip has been found to have an unpatchable hardware vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass security mechanisms, according to MIT researchers. The vulnerability relates to the M1 chip's pointer authentication, which detects and guards against unexpected changes to pointers in memory.
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- loz
- DGV
- 06 Aug 2023
the question should be, how long do users put up with apple
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- Anders
- 39y
- 06 Aug 2023
"if you’re Lightning headphones, you’ll need to get a new pair"
Another reason to keep the headphone jack. It's a universal standard. Removing the jack is an anti-consumer decision and the people who defend it are pathetic
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- AnonD-454049
- XRx
- 06 Aug 2023
potato4k, 06 Aug 2023“ they can share or borrow such cables from their Android a... more"An E-Marker is required on all USB Type-C cables that support 5 amps and/or exceed 60 watts of power carrying capability."
"The use of USB-C, however, will allow it to officially increase the 20W charging speed of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to the higher 27W-29W"
Drugs are bad mkay, the article is talking specifically about iphones and no other apple product.
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- lm
- DGV
- 06 Aug 2023
the USB-c is a connector contains CPU lanes and power 240w, that's all, just like buying a card for your computer, Linux tumbleweed and everything is solved
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- AnonD-454049
- XRx
- 06 Aug 2023
blue, 06 Aug 2023Evil? Security and safety is not evil.yeah because user data collection is beyond secure and safe, at least on android you can use grapheneos and foss apps without voiding warranty(because you can go back to stock) if you are so inclined
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- Anonymous
- I@H
- 06 Aug 2023
usb c on iphone?
you mean, lightning in usb c?
still needing mfi accessories? 😁
guess what, iphone users will buy new sets of cable since other usb c wont work...
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- Anonymous
- MqE
- 06 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 06 Aug 2023It really won't make a difference as am 1000% sure app... moreApple won't be able to do that without getting fined by the EU
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- potato4k
- AA8
- 06 Aug 2023
“ they can share or borrow such cables from their Android and Windows using friends”
False.
Most Windows laptops still include the traditional barrel charger, despite the laptop being chargeable through USB-C.
As for Android, many Chinese OEMs use proprietary fast charging instead of USB-PD, so the cable that they included are not necessarily USB-PD compliant, as such will charge iPhones slow.
Although having a standard connector USB-C is a good thing, finding actual cable that is both USB3 and USB-PD compliant is not easy. It’s really a mess.
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- GG048
- mVA
- 06 Aug 2023
Anonymous, 06 Aug 2023Careful, Apple might impose tech restrictions on non-certif... moreToo late, they are planning to pull an mfi on us.