9 uses for your iPhone’s USB-C port other than fast charging
Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging,
Apple Considered Removing Sync/Charging Port from ‘iPhone 17 Air’
Apple came close to launching its upcoming “iPhone 17 Air” handset without a USB-C charging port, claims Bloomberg ‘s Mark Gurman. Gurman’s comments came in his Power On newsletter on Sunday.
iPhone 17 Air will retain ports, but will be Apple’s thinnest yet
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air, expected to launch sometime this year, is shaping up to be one of the thinnest iPhones ever produced, with reports suggesting a 5.5mm slim design. However, the Cupertino-headquartered tech titan was reportedly mulling over whether to remove the USB-C charging port entirely in favor of a fully wireless charging system.
iPhone Air was almost portless, but concerns about EU regulations prevented it
Apple had originally planned to make the iPhone 17 Air the first completely wireless model, but has apparently changed its mind on that front.
Report: Apple considered removing USB-C port from iPhone 17 Air, more
Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air will offer the C1 chip, Apple’s first 5G modem. This chip initially debuted in the new iPhone 16e, and will also make its appearance in the iPhone 17 Air. This does mean that the iPhone 17 Air won’t support mmWave, though Apple still totes the iPhone 16e as offering “Superfast 5G cellular.”
Apple reportedly considered building the iPhone 17 Air without ports
After reporting in January that Apple is adding an “Air” option to its iPhone lineup, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is offering more details about the upcoming
'iPhone 17 Air' is Step Towards Slimmer iPhones Without USB-C Ports
Apple considered launching the iPhone 17 Air without a USB-C charging port, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On
Apple's iPhone 17 Air almost had this game-changing design, report says
Apple initially wanted to make the iPhone 17 Air completely port-free, according to a report from Bloomberg. The iPhone maker reportedly considered removing the USB-C from the pho
iPhone 17 Air might lead the way for port-less Apple smartphones
Apple was reportedly planning a truly portless iPhone 17 Air. Those plans were ditched, but if the upcoming phone succeeds, Apple might go back to the idea.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbo
iPhone 17 Air could rely on wireless charging instead of USB-C port- Here’s what we expect
Phone 17 Air may become Apple’s first port-free iPhone, relying only on wireless charging. Here’s everything you need to know.
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