Feb 16, 2023 15:15:00

Apple may block the use of non-MFi-certified accessories on the iPhone 15's USB-C port

Apple is expected

to replace the charging standard from Lightning to USB Type-C from the iPhone 15, which is scheduled to be released in 2023. However, it has been pointed out that instead of simply replacing it, the possibility of adopting the authentication program 'MFi' like Lightning and imposing restrictions so that non-compatible accessories cannot be used.

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Apple Reportedly Planning to Limit iPhone 15's USB-C Port in the Same Way as Lightning - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/02/10/apple-planning-to-limit-iphone-15-usb-c-port/

This is due to leak information by a Taiwanese user 'mobile phone chip expert' posted on Chinese microblog Weibo.

The user reports that Apple is manufacturing MFi-certified, Lightning-compatible USB Type-C chips for use in the iPhone 15 and peripherals.

If this information is true, although the iPhone 15 has a USB Type-C port, it may be difficult to reuse the USB Type-C cable sold for Android devices and PCs as it is.

In addition, it is known that the USB Type-C interface used in the 10th generation iPad / iPad mini / iPad Pro does not have an MFi chip.

According to news site Mac Rumors, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, who is known for accurate leaks of Apple information, the transfer speed of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be reduced to the equivalent of USB 2.0, and the transfer speed of catalog specifications can be expected. reports that only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.