Rumor: Five Apple’s Devices to Switch to USB-C

Although, iPhone keeps on using a Lightning connector, on the other face of development Apple accustoming to the quiet of its devices to USB-C for the purpose of serving new.

Apple now customized USB-C on every Mac even so the sale, fluctuated from MacBook Air to the Mac Pro. Some other count articles with USB-C ports that has newer iPad Pro besides 2018, 2020, and newer iPad Air, sixth-generation iPad mini, Studio Display, and Pro Display XDR.

Apple also adopts a USB-C port on the Magic Keyboard for iPad, on the Beats Flex, and on the charging cases for the Beats, Beats Fit Pro, and Studio Buds.

At least five other Apple products and accessories will also switch to USB-C in the future, as updated by rumors, are showing down.

Entry-Level iPad

The embark of the 10th-generation iPad would complete Apple’s transition to USB-C across its entire iPad lineup after four years.

Apple is ambitious to upgrade its entry-level/lower-cost iPad with a USB-C port, in the sense of both 9to5Mac’s Filipe Espósito and Gurman.

Apple was working on a new generation iPad Air to have the M1 chip and 5G support – 9to5Mac exclusively reported before and ultimately it’s turned right. Now we’ve learned from our sources that the company has plans to update the entry-level iPad with the A14 Bionic chip, 5G, and for the first time, USB-C connectivity. Apple could release the 10th-generation iPad in September as it did with the last three generations of the device.

iPhone 15

Min-chin-kuo an Apple analyst has already remarked that, While the iPhone 14 is expected to stick with the Lightning connector, at least one new iPhone 15 model will feature a USB-C port. A few times pass to this fact releases of Kuo, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple was indeed testing prototype iPhone models with USB-C ports.

Last month, it was indulged by European Union that it reached an agreement to introduce a new law that would make USB-C the common charging port across all new smartphones, tablets, headphones, and many other electronics by fall 2024. iPhone 15 models are expected to launch around September 2023, ahead of the European Union’s deadline.

AirPods Charging Cases

Apple is expected to announce the second-generation AirPods Pro later this year, but rumors have been conflicting about whether the new charging case will continue to use the Lightning connector or switch to a USB-C port. You might be able You can charge your case with or without your AirPods inside.  Charging is fastest when you use an iPhone or iPad USB charger or plug it into your Mac.

Once the iPhone switches to USB-C, Kuo said he expects other Apple accessories to adopt USB-C in the foreseeable future, including AirPods charging cases.

Magic Mouse/Trackpad/Keyboard Trio

Last, Kuo expects Apple’s trio of Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse accessories for the Mac to adopt USB-C ports in the future. All three accessories are currently equipped with a Lightning connector for charging.

Beyond the iPhone 15 launching in the second half of 2023, there is no clear timeframe for other Apple products switching to USB-C.

MagSafe Battery Pack

MagSafe Battery Pack is another accessory that Kuo spell to switch from Lightning to USB-C in the future is the MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 is newer.

Not only will you be able to use your old charger with newer MacBook models, but the AnyWatt USB-C MagSafe adapter is also USB-C PD Device compatible meaning you’ll have support for power delivery across most USB-C devices including the Nintendo Switch, as well as Android and Windows USB-C devices.

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