The new iPhone finally got a new port; But the biggest change to the Phone15 is Type-C? The most bizarre is that the interface is also a certain castration, such as iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus can only support low-speed data transmission, is USB 2 speed, the same as the original lightning interface. Only higher level devices such as Pro can use the full speed transfer is USB 3 speed; Due to the encryption of the interface chip, the security of the iPhone will of course be improved to a certain extent, but the most important thing is that Apple can continue to receive a large number of MFI certification fees, and third-party accessories suppliers need to pay money to allow their home data lines to support the data transmission function of the iPhone. In 2022, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of making Type-C a mandatory universal charging port for various consumer devices by 2024. Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of worldwide marketing, said Apple would have to switch to Type-C on iphones and other devices that still use Lightning to comply with the new EU rules. This is undoubtedly a good thing for users. Type-C interface has strong versatility, good compatibility and affordable price. In addition to improving the efficiency of use, it also reduces the waste of resources.
But Apple changed the Type-C interface, and we now have so many Type-C lines at home, is it possible to prepare an Apple line less? The answer may disappoint you. As we all know, the Lightning cable has a chip inside it, and when connected to the iPhone, the system will read this chip to confirm whether it is officially authorized. Without the chip, it can't be used with an iPhone. Although the USB-C port on the Phone 15 can use the third-party USB-C port cable on the market, it can only be used for standard charging, and cannot be used for data transfer or even fast charging.
How to obtain the chip? MFi(Made For iPhone) certification is required, which is a strict set of certification and authorization standards for third-party accessory manufacturers, and manufacturers must be authorized to produce accessories for Apple devices.
Majin Bu, a well-known whistleblower, also shared a photo of a chipset labeled as a 3LD3 chip and said it was an upcoming charging component for the iPhone 15 series, according to Cailian-based New Consumer Daily. The component may recognize different charging cables and adapters, and limit third-party accessories that are not Apple certified to protect the phone and users.
According to the 21st Century Business Herald, the Type-C lines that Foxconn has begun mass production still contain the MFi certification.
However, according to China News Weekly, EU Commissioner Thierry Breton has warned Apple not to restrict the function of the Type-C cable, otherwise the iPhone will not be able to sell in the EU after the law takes effect. Apple has until the end of 2024 to comply with the law. Therefore, the report believes that Apple is likely to remove the identity authentication.
