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An argument for USB-C iPhones (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Yes, there are basically no reasons to not move to USB-C. Up until this point, I have been saying that it is a matter of convenience. But it is also economical.

The other day, my wife and I were out and planned to get lunch and go back home. We had outdoor seating and it was a beautiful day, so she decided to stay and work.

She did not have her lightning headphones and asked me how much a cheap pair would cost. Well, since it is lightning it would be about 3x as much as a USB-C pair.

I was so close to just pulling the trigger on an iPhone 13 since my iPhone XR is constantly freezing and has terrible battery life. This instance reaffirmed my decision to wait for a USB-C model iPhone.

If the iPhone 15 for some reason does not have USB-C or it is wildly expensive, I am just going to get an iPhone 13 and use that until is no longer works.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah, it’s absolutely time for USB-C. Apple itself is switching since several years. More and more products switch to USB-C. Started with the iPad (I ignore the Macs as the never had lightning), and now even the AppleTV Remote has USB-C.

But on the other hand: I have a 14 Pro and I don’t really care about the connector. Charging only wireless (MagSafe), headphone also wireless (AirPods or Beats for cycling). I could live with no connector at all. ;)

Nevertheless I expect the 15 to come with USB-C.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had air-pods and I really loved them, but they only lasted like two years before the battery was garbage. It is a shame as they just became trash. It is too expensive for me to replace them every two years.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My 1. Gen AirPods were absolutely a mess. After two years, the battery lasted maximum 5 minutes.

I currently use AirPods Pro 1. Gen, which I bought in September 2020 (but got replaced due sound problems) one year ago. Both work absolutely fine by now. I don’t know how long the battery still lasts (I’m not using them for several hours every day), but I don’t have a feeling the battery’s degraded a lot.

So, in my experience it became much better.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I just stick with wired ones. I think I can get a decent pair for about $10. If every there is a back to school promo that give out headphones or a gift card, I'd totally take the headphones though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, the accessories are a major pain in the butt. I've considered buying a magic trackpad but at this point don't want to accumulate another device with a lightning port.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I wouldn’t be surprised if the 15 doesn’t move the USB-C. I feel like the move has been rumored for YEARS. It would be nice on so many levels, almost feels like dreaming for a utopia being able to travel with one cord for my laptop, iPad, and phone.