Every year, expectations and rumors arrive that Apple will "finally" change the iPhone charging port from its Lightning to USB-C like most major companies. But every year Apple comes with a new iPhone with the same port. So what are the reasons?
Profit?
This is perhaps the theory many espouse. Maybe you (my friend) are saying profit is the reason. Also the Editor-in-Chief of iPhone Islam and a fan favorite; Ben Sami :-), thinks so. You are pretty much right. Apple licenses all Lightning cables and gets paid for them. This may be part of the reasons preventing transmission. But aren't there other reasons?
Apple is a pioneer of USB-C. what happened?
Yes, Apple is one of the companies forming the group that developed the standard USB-C design. Work on it is based on the release of Apple's Lightning Cable. But what happened is that Apple wanted to switch to a new, modern, and usable charger connection in 2012 with the release of the iPhone 5. USB-C was not ready. Rather, even if he was ready, obtaining licenses from the competent authorities would have taken time. So Apple decided to release its own link, Lightning. Indeed, USB-C was not introduced to the market until 2015. Even after its release, the market was flooded with poor-quality wires and accessories, and there was no way to distinguish the good from the bad. Do you think Apple loved this mess?
Why the iPad and not the iPhone?
Yeah. The connection of iPad devices has changed to USB-C. Why? Because Apple has been trying for years to market the iPad as a device that can replace the laptop computer for many people. But they couldn't do it without good support for external storage, screens, and accessories that people could use with their computers. And if they are marketing that the user can edit a 4k video on the iPad, then it is clear that they should use a connection that supports fast data transfer, supports the most popular storage devices in the market, cameras, external screens, etc.
But what is the urgency on the iPhone? Do the majority of users transfer files exceeding 100 GB periodically to their iPhone? Do you connect a 5K screen to the iPhone for editing photos and videos or drawing? Yes, you (my friend) Are you doing that? Answer me in the comments if you were kind.
A world philosophy without entries and replacement accessories
Do you remember the announcement of the iPhone 7 when Apple said it wanted to move to devices without ports altogether? Will it start with the headphone jack? So, Apple's announced plan is to completely remove the entrances from the iPhone. Do you think that with a plan like this (and in the near term, according to reports), you can change the port of the iPhone charger to another faster and better?
not only this. There is even the giant accessories market that exists today. Do you remember when Apple changed from the 30-pin port in the iPhone 4S to Lightning with the iPhone 5? Lightning was faster, smaller, and better in every respect. But the market has turned in protest against Apple's decision. Because old people's accessories will not work with new devices. So imagine what is going to happen today and there is a much larger market of accessories than in the past and many more customers are using them than before. Also, most of these customers are not tech professionals and they don't care what kind of cable they have as long as it charges the device and powers the accessories. So is moving to USB-C worth the hype? Which accessories will be tossed? And the new USB-C accessory market that will start emerging only to be phased out after a few years when the port is completely phased out?
alternative?
Of course it's not just us. But speculation has spread that Apple intends to support data transfer using the new MagSafe "link". Which is affixed to the back of the iPhone for wireless charging, currently via magnets. Others also expected a smart connection similar to that which the iPad would charge the pen and connect to the smart keyboard through. As for the technical aspects, there are many experts who attest to the validity of the idea, and that wireless technologies have matured enough to do so, according to Tuong Huy Nguyen, a senior analyst at Gartner, a technology research company.
What if Apple switches to USB-C next year?
You might even think to say aha! Apple has finally recognized the beauty of USB-C on the iPhone and made the change everyone wanted. Of course, an Apple employee will go up to the stage to tell us about the advantages of moving to USB-C on the iPhone. About charging speed and excellent data transfer, about using the same cable with your Mac, and how this improves the splendor of life in the beautiful world of Apple. Nor is the party complete without technical articles and comments from Android users that their devices have been using this technology for years.
But that is what a representative of any company would expect to do. As for me personally, I expect to convert the iPhone to USB-C if the company fails to develop a way to transfer data via MagSafe well in the coming years.
Of course, Tim Cook will not appear in the Apple Garden to say, "We have failed to develop the technology now, so we will put USB-C until we develop the technology that we want."
Apple's plans put communications technology into account
Finally, some may complain about the data transfer speeds. Lightning is slightly faster than USB 2 but much slower than current USB 3 and thunderbolt. Perhaps many of us live in places where we do not have good internet connections. But Apple is not fundamentally developing with the calculation of old communication technologies. Rather, its primary market is in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the United Arab Emirates, etc. All markets are enjoying high-speed internet connections, whether via Wi-Fi or 5G, which is developing more every day. Apple has joined The Next G Alliance to accelerate its development and also prepare for 6G from now.
The normal customer use for Apple applies as follows: The user owns a non-iPhone device for his main business, which requires giant areas of data transmission over a wire. The user uses the iPhone with one of the cloud storage services such as i-Cloud, Dropbox, Microsoft's Cloud, or Google. And it is currently available at all prices to suit everyone at different prices according to the average income of each country, in the case of Google, for example. This user saves most of his important data on the cloud and gets what he wants from it whenever he wants from any device. And he uses most of his phone space to download apps that increase in size day by day. Or even if he owns a Mac, he can quickly transfer whatever he wants without internet or wires via AirDrop.
finally
There are many arguments against what I mentioned. Maybe talk about how rowdy such decisions are or how they wronged a particular user. You might know a friend who hates the iPhone because he wants to transfer hundreds of gigabytes over a wire. But here we analyze and do not wish. And Apple is not known to give users all the options. It won't give you an excellent way to transfer data by wire and then wish you could abandon it on your own in favor of wireless technology. But as I did several times before. It will introduce you to the technology you think is the future and Tim Cook will step up to tell you about the benefits of change and what you get in return. The choice is either to use them or not to use their products.
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Thank you for the effort  
Peace be upon you, of course I do not currently use the cable with 5 K TV and download 100 VVs because I originally do not have internet for a quarter or even less than a quarter at that speed.
Yes, I am doing this work, transferring files to me XNUMX GB, and here I have answered you. I am doing this work because it is important
Guys, my name is written, but an article is reasonable. You also see my name and my name is nathir
Although I still use an iPad and a MacBook, I decided several years ago to give up the iPhone for good. The smartphone is the thing we use most every day, and I hated the iPhone because of the many restrictions imposed by Apple, whether in the type of accessories or the software. I switched to the Huawei Mate Pro, which is great, fast, and has an amazing camera, but I am worried about the level of serial security.
We wish wireless charging without connections 😃
An analysis indicating careful understanding and thank you🙏🌹😘
The Type-C cable is better than the lightning in the charging speed, and in charging the iPhone the same charger that you charge the rest of the devices with. As for the iPhone has a special charger as if they are leveled with sanitary insulation, this is bad
Nice article
We hope that the port will change
In the next iPhone
Peace, mercy and blessings of God..
Nice and most beautiful article. I mentioned my name and agree with you on what you mentioned and as users of Apple products, we hope better.
Thank you for the topic
My dear friend, there is no doubt that Apple studies the long-term with every step it takes to change one of its products. Before this study, it thinks about the financial return in the first place from this change. I do not think that after your distinguished article and the logical reasons you mentioned, we will say more. As for me, 🌝 I do not connect the iPhone to a 4k or 5k screen because I do not have a screen with this resolution. I have a normal one. 😄 I can connect the phone to a laptop once a month through an application without using a cable. It was a nice gesture from you to mention my name ❤️
Wonderful and very useful topic
It is clear that it is trying to eliminate wires for most of its devices. It is true that Apple, like any company, aims to double its profits first and foremost, but most of its plans also serve the user, and this becomes clear gradually over time. In fact, many companies begin to imitate it early, convinced of the importance of its plans and their success in the future (Apple is a pioneer in its reading of the future of technology and its use of it for its financial interests, without neglecting the interests of the user).
Dear brothers
1- We want a unified charger for all types of corporate devices with excellent specifications for all types of devices, whether with or without a wire, that transfers your data quickly to any device and does not break down quickly. It is easy to carry and move from one place to another, and if I forget it at home and go out, I find it in a place I go to, whether in the salon, café or market.
As well as in the village or city
XNUMX- If the companies united and canceled the charging ports instead of these ports in order to enlarge the area of the batteries and to last for a longer period
XNUMX- Also, I would like to remove the chips, and there is also a unified chip in all devices, and there is a code for programming the device in the settings before setting up the device. The user can change it to the company from which the subscriber is from, so we can provide
XNUMX- Work by companies to reduce the motherboard of the device, as well as reduce the size of the device, and it is intended to be resistant to breakage, falling, water and dust, and the presence of a high screen
By doing so, we would have reduced
Wires + chargers + chips + Reducing the size of the devices' charging cartons and the value of the devices is reduced for that
M. Othman Radman Al-Kamali
Thank you for this enjoyable article, iPhone Islam, but Apple is planning to switch to wireless charging technology and get rid of all ports in the iPhone, so I expect that the iPhone 14 will be without a charging cable, and this is a nice move. I tried wireless charging from a device that I bought from the Apple Store in Dubai about a year ago and I still use it. I almost forgot to charge it with the cable, especially while sleeping.
I don't think Apple will use the USB.C port
On iPhone after all the delay
Most likely Apple will rely on Mac Safe
And cancel the port completely
I'm not one of those who benefit a lot from the c I don't have much data to transfer. Only for charging
But when I have tried it with other devices, it is more practical than the Lightning connection, and I expect it to come from Apple that is not the one in the market.
Thank you, Yvonne Islam
My name was mentioned twice in the article but if there is no slot in the iPhone how do you transfer data from Windows computer to iPhone
Peace, mercy and blessings of God..
I thank those in charge for the effort they are making at Phone Islam.
As for my use of the iPhone, it is a personal and limited use according to my limited personal requirements and confined to my own interests only, but it may expand in the future, I don’t know ..
About myself, I prefer to use wireless in everything and any technology that can achieve that without harm to human health, I support it.
Peace, mercy and blessings of God
In my personal opinion, Apple will switch to shipping and charging technology through MagSafe.
In the future or sooner, Apple will cancel all the entries and also it will justify that as the top of the technology as it does in every experiment change.
A very wonderful topic, and I personally agree with you, my dear brother, towards change.
A very important topic I changed with the USB-C
My use of the iPhone and Mac is very normal personal use, it is not the use of a specialist to modify videos or pictures, or do such things, until the nature of my work does not need these things
I do not connect a monitor with this resolution to use
At the moment, it does not make a difference to the care of a lot of transferring. The airdrop feature is not excellent for transferring data between my iPhone and Mac
For me, I mainly rely on the iPad for everything and the current Igon wire meets yvq, Hlk lk Hn w] lm
Peace, mercy and blessings of God
I believed that the reason was more profitable than technical
Because as a technician, there is no comparison or reward
Between the current Type-C and Apple cable
Likewise, if I want to download or store my files from my devices and I have a new iPhone and iPad, I have to bring me two storage tools, not one !!
One with the Type C cable and the other with the traditional Apple cable
And as I mentioned, Apple will not admit its decline or defeat
Rather, next year, Type-C technology will be presented as a new revolution and great discovery
Butter provides us with what is self-evident with the dropper, and on top of that it turns out that they have the merit and precedence
Peace, mercy and blessings of God
I believed that the reason was more profitable than technical
Because as a technician, there is no comparison or reward
Between the current Type-C and Apple cable
Likewise, if I want to download or store my files from my devices and I have a new iPhone and iPad, I have to bring me two storage tools, not one !!
One with the Type C cable and the other with the traditional Apple cable
And as I mentioned, Apple will not admit its decline or defeat
Rather, next year, Type-C technology will be presented as a new revolution and great discovery
Butter provides us with what is self-evident with the dropper, and on top of that it turns out that we have the merit and the fore
Every day they cancel something and add something to you. Thank you very much for what you offer of useful and new
I believe that Apple will move directly from the Lightning to wireless charging directly, and the current year is paving the way for such a move.
With the knowledge that Apple knows that the type C port is better for transferring data more quickly and relatively the slot is smaller and more accurate, but Apple always wants to distinguish itself from other companies, so it remained on the old charging entrance
I prefer USB-C for sure. But it seems that I have to wait for Apple, maybe until the next release. I think change is inevitable next year, as they were very late with the iPhone, especially since the rest of their products support USB-C.
My name was mentioned in the article. The gesture was strange but nice, thank you.
The best current Apple charger. I have been using an iPhone since its first release. I tried the Galaxy, but for a short period, and then I returned to the iPhone.
I prefer to stay on the lightning port, the most thing I do with this port is to charge the device only, and I do not transfer data or files from it. Also, I think that the wireless charging technology MacSave will be the alternative in the near future because all companies have used it in their devices for a long time, so MacSave will be next to Apple that is different from the rest of the companies and does not put an old technology that many use
I prefer to stay because the latitude charger makes the iPhone stand out from the rest of cell phones, and I do not find any problems with it
Apple has taught us that it does not use a certain technology until it is mature. Yes, we learned with Apple patience… long, but with good faith. Usually with a reward in return.
MacSafe technology is nothing but a prelude to completely dispense with the charging cord.
And I do not expect Apple to change the charging port as it nears the end of its validity.
Hale analysis, but I was confused. Should I update my phone for the iPhone XNUMX Pro Max and not wait for the next year ??
If you need it badly, this is your option. Maybe you could sell it next year if you wanted to change. But if you have a good device and love it. Waiting could be better. Because iPhone 13 is expected to improve many things in iPhone 12, especially shortening battery life when using 5G technology.
Wonderful analysis and thank you for mentioning my name in the article and for the question, I do not need to transfer any data and I do not have a computer originally and use my phone to do everything on it
Dear Sir, if Apple moves (Type C), the piles of (lightning) cables will still work with the versions that preceded the switch to (C). If he buys one after one or two years of promotion
Exactly, in the article they make you feel that buying a new cable is the end of the world and they make you feel that all users have accessories with a Lightning port.
And on the contrary, the number of accessories that work with the Type C port is very large compared to that of the iPhone Obviously, it is not justified at all
We don't want usb-c, we don't want wires,
We want an iPhone with a big battery that competes with other companies.
It is now about 2021, and the iPhone battery is still bad compared to competing devices .. Indeed, the funny thing is that Apple decreases with the battery capacity every year instead of increasing it, especially since the new iPhone has a lot of features and quality that requires a lot of energy ..
I hope Apple will pay attention to this point
USB-C is much better in terms of speed, data transfer, and port unification for the same family.
Personally, I prefer that Apple switch to it because it is at home, which will facilitate the charging process between devices.
And he agreed with saying that Apple will not cancel the charging port now unless the wireless data transmission technology has matured, and he ruled out its risks in a large market that depends on shipping and wire transfer.
I was silent and uttered at length forever
Peace be upon you, sorry, iPhone Islam for not participating for a long time, because I have been busy in some work. In practice, it is much better than mixing wires, especially for those who commute a lot and travel and have more than one device from both companies above. As for wireless charging, yes, it is the technology of the future, but as you mentioned, especially in our countries where internet services are bad or medium level, it makes no difference if the wire is changed or Switch to wireless تعليق (comment scissors) Hello and sorry for the prolongation
Apple relies on waiting, perhaps to launch some of the features and technologies that are related to the world of technology, from my point of view to sufficiently study about the technology or the feature, this does not mean that Apple is late, but rather to know the whole topic and who was put forward to fit the age
Thank you for your efforts on the great articles
Thank you Von Aslam
Peace be upon you. The topic is simply no profit or loss only from the advantages or in the sense of additions every year on the device.
What is important is that my name is in the article, he will mute from the rest
My opinion, I don't care as long as the voltage charges and transfers data at the end
First of all, I would like to thank you for the sufficient and comprehensive narration and explanation. In general, Apple deliberately delays most of its technologies in the interest of the user, and it surprises us with the brilliance of the technology after putting Apple's touch on it. It is natural that it also aims for profit, and this is a project. Please accept my regards.
I expect the main goal is profit
Same article on Arab Hardware !!!
You will find similar ones on many Arab and foreign websites. Because these topics, which are broad lines, are presented everywhere in the technical world and even opinions are shared because you usually find maybe two or three possible explanations for everything. And every site brings everything to its followers.
I do not use the wire to transfer data except with Apple CarPlay, and I hope the charging system will change to be easy and fast, and it is preferred that it does not need any wire
I agree that Apple is working on removing all ports in its devices.
Apple needs to convince people that its devices charge faster than competitors, whether wired or wireless, because it has become commercially greedy by sticking to old or very slow new technologies.
I do not object to all that you have mentioned ,,, but I think that a company of the size of Apple and with a review of history and geography also finds that its delay in this matter will be behind it something bigger and greater in the results, and with the passage of time we will all see the company's thought on that and its hour we will return here and share and exchange Reviews on “New Apple Product”
I think that Apple is planning to remove all the ports, even the charging port, in order to sell another commodity, which is the Megastore, as well as make use of your pocket again.
I expect that Apple will achieve its ambition and come to iPhone without exits
USB-c is tens of times better in terms of speed, and I personally prefer Apple to switch to it, and it is not smart now to cancel the charging port because millions of users in developing countries are still and will still prefer it
Of course I like USB-C more than Lightning, but if the next iPhone does not have a charging port, then that is better because in any case, in the coming years, God willing, we will move to a world without wires 😉
May God give you wellness
As for the question, no, my use is not required on the iPhone ... but I agree that whatever Apple brings, it will present it as the best, and if you are not convinced then leave their system unfortunately
May God bless you and protect you with Apple. You see many surprises, and we are waiting for more
The future of magsafe
However, not the current magsafe of the iPhone XNUMX family
It is a very miserable technology, and the reason is that you charge the iPhone XNUMX Pro from XNUMX to XNUMX per water within a half hour, and it will fully charge in about three hours.
,,, 😁😂 ,, this is what they call a laughter on the chins
I mean, imagine that you spend about XNUMX dollars on a mag-saif cable, a silicon cover, and a XNUMX-watt charger, and in the end, miserable charging
Next year or so, the iPhone will come without a charging port with the development of the magsafe technology
Actually, I may need to transfer a XNUMX GB file, but Apple's policy is always working on the development and sure this problem will be solved and I agree to usb c
Hope to move to usb-c
In my view the Lightining inlet is better and more durable
Drum iPhone Islam surpasses any other drumming ... Apple does not care about any mess of change, the biggest example is removing the headphone jack and recently removing the headphone and the wall charger from the box ... Apple is known for its lack of interest in such matters because, in short, it knows that a user who spends XNUMX dollars will not be difficult for him. Buying a cable, which is what it really does, because the quality of their cables is very poor in the first place ... Reduce your drowsiness 🤍
Agreed
Apple is not opposed to chaos. It is not a temporary mess that will not help her much. This is the point.
This is from your ignorance, stupidity in technology, and your hatred for Apple. They made you write this empty and provocative comment, meaning drumming, ignorant, and the article is half a criticism of Apple !!! When Apple canceled the headphone port, all the companies did the same, and next year all companies will cancel the charger from the box, so Apple is always a pioneer and the rest follow it like a sheep.
Dear Ahmed Al-Ansari, it is clear that you are the idiot because the article reinforces Apple and does not criticize it. It is true that when Apple canceled the port, all companies imitated it, and by imitating it in removing the wall charger, imitating it in the notch and imitating it in the camera XNUMX megapixels, it is true that the rest follow it like a sheep but this It does not mean that it is doing the right thing, yes, and they imitated it in raising unjustified prices, and now most phones have exceeded the limits of $ XNUMX ... This article strengthens Apple's steadfastness to lagging behind and not to undergo changing the port, especially since the smartphone was originally found to replace the computer. Most of the people forgot Halashi and attributed it to the iPad.
I don't have any more words, but you showed people your barbarism and your subordination to camels like a sheep
For iPad and C port, when using a charger cord other than Apple charger, the charging is very slow !!!
Even if this entry is adopted in the iPhone, Apple will continue to profit because of its monopoly policy.
Greetings to all
A while ago we heard that Apple intends to remove the SIM slot, of course it is not far from Apple, as it is the father of invention.
And the charging port is sure you will also cancel it
So wireless charging of course this is possible.
Apple always tries to be like other companies.
I do not need to transfer large files from the iPhone to the computer, and I find that the Lightning port is special on the iPhone and I do not want to change it
I hope to move to USB-C to unify the ports of all devices, frankly, because I want to carry the Lightning cable everywhere or when I enter the Android Owners Council, and I cannot find a wire for the iPhone, as well as for faster charging and data transfer if needed.
We want a detailed article about the new MacBook and how do we choose the best for us in terms of ram, space and processor, and is M1 better or intel?
May Allah reward you
Yes, like switching iPhone to iPhone, but USB-C
Yes, we need the USB-c
Yes, I'm transferring 100GB and my iPad Pro 2018 258g
The question for the iPhone, as I mentioned, dear brother: God willing, your iPad Pro is designed specifically for this