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Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens goodfull, soft media Xinyou 1984342, Junwu, here Tanbao, Mr. Aviation for the delivery of clues! CTOnews.com, February 10 (Xinhua)-- Digital blogger @ Mobile Wafer, who is based in Taiwan and has access to first-hand information about the chip industry, revealed that although Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 / Pro/ Ultra series has been confirmed to use the Type-C interface, you'd better not expect it to be recharged / transmitted with a random USB cable.

He said that Apple likes to control this detail in its own hands, so it has developed a Lightning&Type-C interface IC for the Type C interface, which will be used in this year's new iPhone and MFI certified products.

Popular science: interface IC is a chip used to manage information sharing protocols between devices. Since Apple launched the MFI certification system in 2012, both the first party and MFi certified devices have included a small IC in their interfaces / connectors to verify the reliability of the connecting components. For example, uncertified third-party charging cords usually lead to warnings that "this accessory is not supported" on connected Apple devices, but that doesn't mean all uncertified charging cords are completely unusable. )

For now, the decision is likely to make new phones compatible with new peripherals and iPhone, not just to limit the use of MFI devices on new phones.

It is worth mentioning that the Type-C interface currently used in the iPad series can be used without MFi authentication.

It can be seen from his comments that Apple will indeed switch to the Type-C charging interface in its new products released this year, but this charging interface has been encrypted by Apple.

In other words, in addition to the charging wires that may be included with the product, consumers need to buy a new Apple data cable from Apple's website or from an MFI-certified accessory manufacturer. At present, it is not known whether Apple's dedicated Type-C charging port can be used on other Android models, but it is likely to support the lowest charging power.

According to previous revelations, the iPhone 15 series will offer the same four screen sizes as the iPhone 14 series, which means Apple will launch a 6.1inch iPhone 15, a 6.7inch iPhone 15 Plus, a 6.1inch iPhone 15 Pro and a 6.7inch iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Similar to Apple Watch Ultra, Gurman previously thought that iPhone 15 Pro Max might be named iPhone 15 Ultra. But naming doesn't matter, we all know that there is such a clearly differentiated new flagship.

Gurman said that as widely expected, all four iPhone 15 models will be equipped with a USB-C interface (although the transmission speed of the dual basic model may be limited to the USB 2.0 level), rather than the Lightning interface.

Gurman also confirmed some rumors that the iPhone 15 Pro will have a titanium frame and tactile volume buttons. Two new tactile engines inside the device will simulate the feeling of buttons being pressed rather than physical movement, similar to iPhone SE's Home key and the newer MacBook trackpad.

As most CTOnews.com users know, Apple has previously used the USB-C interface on its Mac and iPad, and even uses USB-C on Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, some Beats headphones and other accessories. In addition, the EU's proposed legislation requires all smartphones and accessories to be recharged using the USB-C interface from the fall of 2024. It makes sense for Apple to adopt the Type-C interface for its next-generation iPhone, but it is clear that Apple will not give up its huge MFI profits.

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