We’re all however sure that Apple plans to embrace USB-C with its upcoming iPhone 15 line, and new rumors counsel that the corporate’s proprietary USB-C chargers will supply sooner charging speeds than equipment produced by different producers. 

We’ve already reported on claims that Apple shall be implementing MFi (‘Made for iPhone’) certification on its vary of USB-C equipment, and seasoned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now studies (opens in new tab) that these Apple-produced chargers will certainly allow sooner charging speeds for the iPhone 15 and its siblings. 

That seems like excellent news, however since Apple not contains chargers within the field with iPhone purchases, you’ll nearly definitely must fork out additional money for one of many firm’s proprietary charging equipment if you wish to get probably the most out of your iPhone 15. 

To be clear: if claims concerning Apple’s MFi certification show correct you’ll nonetheless have the ability to use third-party USB-C chargers to energy your iPhone 15, however these equipment received’t work their magic fairly as shortly as a comparable chargers purchased straight from Apple.

At the moment, Apple sells two USB-C chargers: a 20W mannequin (opens in new tab) for $19 / £19 / AU$29, and a 35W dual-port mannequin (opens in new tab) for $59 / £69 / AU$89. It’s not but clear whether or not these current equipment will supply optimum iPhone 15 charging speeds, however since Apple reportedly expects shipments of the previous to extend by 120% with the launch of the iPhone 15 (per Kuo), there’s an excellent likelihood that they may. 

That mentioned, we’d additionally count on to see a handful of latest iPhone-specific USB-C charging equipment launched alongside the brand new telephones. 

As at all times, it’s value taking these USB-C rumors with a pinch of salt. In any case, there’s motive to doubt that Apple will implement any type of charging restrictions provided that the corporate’s current USB-C ports – which have been round because the iPad Professional 11 (2018) – haven’t any such limitations (or optimizations, relying in your perspective). 

When it comes to what else we count on to see launched with the iPhone 15 line, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are rumored to inherit a handful of high-end options from the iPhone 14 Professional – together with its Dynamic Island and high-res 48MP digital camera – although the latter’s ProMotion know-how and always-on show performance are unlikely to make it to these handsets. 

We’ll be maintaining abreast of all the newest iPhone 15 information, rumors and leaks as and once they floor, so keep tuned to TechRadar for probably the most up-to-date information on what’s more likely to be 2023’s hottest smartphone launch.