A rumor shared on Weibo suggests that iPhone 15 series' new USB-C port will feature a Lightning-like authenticator chip
series’ new USB-C port will feature a Lightning-like authenticator chip. The information comes from a user who claims to be an integrated circuit expert with 25 years of experience.
While Apple already offers a USB-C port for the iPad 10, M2 iPad Pro, and M1 iPad Air, the company doesn’t limit the connector to approved accessories by the company. For the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, on the other hand, the Cupertino firm could limit peripherals for MFI-certified products. Apple first introduced an Integrated Circuit interface in 2012 with the iPhone 5 Lightning port. With this chip, the company can control and manage the information shared between the iPhone and its peripherals. For example, if you buy a cable that it’s not supported by Apple, your iPhone will likely warn that “This accessory is not supported.”
This IC chip leads Apple users to buy original or MFI accessories, which boosts Apple’s revenues, but also protects customers from counterfeit or dangerous accessories. If the rumor turns out to be accurate, Apple could limit fast charging or high-speed data transfer to the company’s MFI-certified cables. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, for example, already said the regular iPhone 15 models would continue to use USB 2.0 speeds while the Pro models will get better specs.According to display analyst Ross Young, Apple will bring the Dynamic Island to all iPhone 15 models. That said, it doesn’t mean all versions will have the Always-On display technology or ProMotion.
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