Subj : The latest iPhone 15 charging rumor sounds very un-Apple
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu May 25 2023 14:45:03

The latest iPhone 15 charging rumor sounds very un-Apple

Date:
Thu, 25 May 2023 13:41:44 +0000

Description:
Apple may be preparing to lift restrictions on third-party wireless chargers 
with the iPhone 15.

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European Union officials recently warned Apple against imposing charging 
speed limitations on third-party USB-C iPhone 15 chargers, and it looks as 
though the company is preparing to lift restrictions on wireless chargers 
from other manufacturers, too. 

At present, newer iPhones support up to 15W wireless charging, but only when 
theyre paired with Apple-produced MagSafe chargers. Third-party wireless 
chargers, on the other hand, are limited to 5W-7.5W charging, meaning 
traditional wired chargers are usually a more efficient option unless youve 
invested in Apples own wireless charging tech. 

However, a new rumor (via 9to5Mac ) hints that Apple could lift this 5W-7.5W 
limit on third-party wireless chargers used with the iPhone 15 series. If 
true, non-Apple wireless chargers will be capable of juicing up the iPhone 
15, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra just as fast as MagSafe chargers (aka 
the best iPhone chargers ). The iPhone 15 is expected to swap Apple's 
Lightning port for a USB-C port (Image credit: Shutterstock / charnsitr) 

Why would Apple do this? Its hard to say for sure, since Apple has never 
disclosed why, exactly, it imposes this 5W-7.5W limit on third-party wireless 
chargers in the first place. 

The company claims that the magnets in its MagSafe chargers align themselves 
perfectly [with the iPhones charging coils] every time for faster wireless 
charging, so perhaps it hasnt trusted third-party manufacturers to achieve 
15W wireless charging in a way thats equally as efficient and  crucially  
safe. 

That stance could be changing with the iPhone 15, though, but we suspect 
Apple will only lift restrictions on next-generation wireless chargers using 
the Qi2 standard  i.e., those whose charging technology is based on Apples 
own MagSafe technology (to ensure safety). 

Suffice to say, this is good news for anyone whos reluctant to spend the big 
bucks on Apples expensive MagSafe tech. But its good news for your iPhones 
security, too. 

Recent research revealed that hackers are using public charging stations to 
steal data and install malware in users iPhones . Cables in compromised 
charging stations can attach to your iPhones data pins, as well as its 
charging pins, whereas wireless chargers eliminate this risk of pin-to-pin 
data transfer. 

Of course, were some years away from seeing Qi2-standard wireless chargers 
replace standard chargers in airports, train stations and shopping malls, but 
Apples potential commitment to levelling the charging playing feel can only 
bode well for the future.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/the-latest-iphone-15-charging-rumor-sounds-very
-un-apple


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