Apple has no other than to switch to USB-C following new regulations adopted in Europe, but as it turns out, the company wouldn’t wait until 2024 to give up on Lightning and embrace the new connector.
And according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the transition from Lightning to USB-C will make the iPhone blazing fast.
In fact, the wired high-speed transfer will only be offered on the Pro models, Kuo says, as the standard versions will stick with the USB 2.0 standard that are currently serving as the foundation of Lightning.
“2H23 new high-end iPhones’ wired transfer speed will likely improve markedly, benefiting the growth of the high-speed transfer IC design industry. Apple’s existing suppliers (e.g., Parade, Asmedia, Genesys Logic, Renesas, etc.) are expected to be leading beneficiaries,” Kuo said in a tweet.
“My latest survey indicates all 2H23 new iPhones will abandon Lightning and change to US… (read more)
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