According to Kuo, the Tim Cook-led company may launch the new Apple TV in the second half of 2022. A USB type-C port on an Apple iPhone is something many people across the world have wished for. The company is reportedly testing future iPhone models that might replace the lightning port on the Apple iPhone. [1]

Figure 1: a USB type-c port in iPhone

Figure 1 shows that To assist the iPhone users, Apple brought in MagSafe covers that support wireless charging. According to Bloomberg news report Apple is also working on an adapter that would let future iPhones work with accessories designed for the current Lightning connector.

The use of Type-C could mean that Apple users can charge their phones and share data quickly. On top of it, it will also make the port compatible with the Android phones that mostly use Type-C port.

The EU legislation mandates the use of uniform Type-C port throughout most of the electronics devices including phones. [2]

According to reports, Apple is working on the iPhone 14 series. The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected to be part of the line-up. The news comes just days after Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the Lightning port would be phased out in favour of USB-C in the second half of 2023. A USB Type-C port is supposed to be included in the rumoured iPhone 15 versions. [3]

Apple currently offers USB Type-C connectivity on the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Mini, while accessories like AirPods and the Apple TV remote use the Lightning connector.

Apple's decision to examine the modification is thought to be influenced by the European Union's drive to impose a common charger for smartphones. A standard wire for all devices, according to the European Commission, will also reduce electronic waste. [4]

References:

1. https://www.news18.com/news/tech/apple-iphone-may-get-type-c-ports-new-apple-tv-could-come-later-this-year-5182729.html
2. source: https://www.livemint.com/
3. https://zeenews.india.com/technology/upcoming-iphones-to-have-usb-type-c-port-details-here-2463586.html
4. https://zeenews.india.com/technology/upcoming-iphones-to-have-usb-type-c-port-details-here-2463586.html

Cite this article:

Sri Vasagi K (2022), Apple Introduces iPhone Type-C Ports and New Apple Tv, Anatechmaz, pp. 276