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First impressions of USB-C on iPhone 15 (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by AA5B@lemmy.world to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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Now that we see the iPhone 15 with the new usb-c port, what’s your first impression?

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For me it’s not too big a deal, functionally identical. I have the pro, so could use high speed data, but I never have used the charging cable for data and am not likely to start now. I appreciate faster charging but realistically charge overnight, so no change

I understand and support the goal of one set of chargers and cables for everything, but in the immediate term, it does mean buying new cables and chargers, and it means all the existing ones going to waste.

-- so far, I’ve had to buy two cables, a charger, and two new power strips with USB-C, and there will be more to come

-- My teens still have Lightning iPhones and they’re hard on cables, so my old cables won’t go to waste.

-- admittedly, I’m trying to jump past the next transition by moving to usb-c chargers somewhat rather than buy new usb-a to usb-c cables for old chargers

-- I bought a usb-c watch cable but am not counting that because it was a replace t for a damaged usb-a Watch cable

-- I’ll still need charging cables for my car, and my laptop bag, and I’m sure additional charging block or two

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[–] Rexios@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

For me the only thing I’ve noticed is that USB-C is harder to plug in than lightning. Everything else is nice but I never use it.

[–] Nioxic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

How exactly is it harder?

I have several usb-c devices.. they are all super easy to plug in. Controllers, phones, mice, headphones, my laptop etc

[–] Rexios@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Lightning is rounded more and you have more lee way when plugging it in. With USB-C you have to be much more exact. It’s not huge, but it’s noticeable to me. If you can’t tell the difference you probably aren’t paying attention.

[–] thehatfox@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

On some devices I have the USB C ports seem to have a firmer "click" to them than Lightning ports, maybe that could make it feel harder to plug in.

Lightning ports can sometimes feel bit loose, especially when they are full of pocket lint.

[–] Oneobi@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

Pretty sure he must be trolling.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The only difficulty I’ve had is that my previous case had a silicone cover protecting the Lightning port. Now I spend too much time fiddling with the case trying to remove the non-existing cover to the USB-C port