Sep 13, 2023 14:20:00

Apple starts selling 'USB-C charging cable compatible with high-speed charging' and 'USB-C to Lightning conversion adapter'

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a new product announcement event held on September 13, 2023, Apple announced the ' iPhone 15 series ', which migrated from Apple's proprietary Lightning to USB-C. At the same time, Apple began selling ` `240W USB-C Charging Cable (2m) '', ` `60W USB-C Charging Cable (1m) '', and `` USB-C-Lightning Adapter '' at its official store .

240W USB-C Charging Cable (2 m) - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/product/MU2G3FE/A/

60W USB-C Charging Cable (1m) - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/product/MQKJ3FE/A/

USB-C to Lightning Adapter - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/product/MUQX3FE/A/

At the new product announcement event held by Apple on September 13, 2023, the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which have migrated from the conventional Lightning port to the USB-C port, were announced. At the same time, Apple updated its official store and started selling accessories compatible with the new iPhone.

The ' 60W USB-C Charging Cable (1m) ' supports charging up to 60W, and the data transfer speed is equivalent to USB 2.0. The price is 2780 yen including tax.

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240W USB-C Charging Cable (2m) ' supports high speed charging up to 240W. The price is 4780 yen including tax.

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USB-C-Lightning adapters ' are also available for connecting Lightning-compatible accessories to USB-C-compatible iPhones or iPads. The price is 4780 yen including tax.

Please note that the iPhone 15 series comes with a USB-C cable. Regarding the reason why Apple sells USB-C cables at the official store even though the iPhone 15 series comes with a USB-C cable, iFixit says, ``The cable that comes with the iPhone 15 series may not support fast charging. I'm

guessing that there isn't.

In October 2022, the European Parliament passed a bill requiring all smartphones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU to be equipped with a USB-C port by the end of 2024, requiring Apple to include a USB-C port. There was pressure on the company to release a new iPhone. However, the EU's regulations regarding USB-C compatibility do not include standards for USB-C cables. For this reason, it has been pointed out that although the iPhone 15 series is equipped with a USB-C port, it may not support fast charging or high-speed communication.