Sadly, the iPhone 14 series stuck to the lightning connector which meant the phones were limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds. For a company that encourages professionals and content creators to take pictures and videos through their iPhones, having USB 2.0 transfer speeds would certainly be a hindrance. Thankfully, Apple could be changing this with the next iPhone series. According to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, all iPhone 15 models are going to feature USB-C ports. Moreover, for the iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple is finally going to support high-speed data transfer featuring USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3. I predict that 15 Pro & 15 Pro Max will support at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3. This spec upgrade means the wired transfer and video output user experience will significantly improve. – Ming-Chi Kuo’s report on the upcoming iPhone 15 series Sadly, according to Kuo, the base iPhone 15 models will still feature USB 2.0 transfer speeds. Apple has been increasingly differentiating the Pro models over the last few years. This could be the company’s attempt to market the Pro models as the de facto choice for professionals and enthusiasts going forward. Also, it’s not as if Apple has decided to switch to USB-C with their next iPhone series out of love for their consumers. This is mostly from increased regulatory pressures around the world surrounding e-waste, and also the new European Union legislation, which mandates the use of USB-C on phones from 2024. – iPhones Continue to Roll With USB 2.0 Speeds, Appuals
