Apple iPhone 15 Launch: Potential For Faster Charging Speeds With USB-C Transition

The highly awaited launch of Apple 's iPhone 15 series, encompassing the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max , is reportedly on the horizon next month, according to sources. In the lead-up to the speculated September 12 unveiling, recent reports suggest that the adoption of USB-C technology could lead to a notable boost in charging efficiency, with potential speeds reaching up to 35W for the upcoming iPhone 15 models.

Sources cited by 9to5Mac reveal that certain iterations of the iPhone 15 lineup have the capability to charge at this heightened wattage. In the current landscape, the iPhone 14 models offer charging speeds of around 27W, with the Pro models slightly outpacing the rest. The shift to 35W could substantially reduce charging durations, marking a noteworthy enhancement.

Apple's practice of excluding power adaptors from iPhone packaging is known, but the company does recommend the use of a 20W+ charger for expedited charging. In the event that the ‌iPhone 15‌ indeed supports 35W charging, Apple might endorse their 30W MacBook Air charger or the 35W Dual USB-C charger as optimal choices for swifter charging experiences.

Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently asserted that the forthcoming ‌iPhone 15‌ models will feature improved charging speeds as a result of adopting USB-C technology. These swifter speeds are anticipated to be accessible through MFi-certified USB-C chargers, including the existing 20W power adaptor, as reported by MacRumors .

In another intriguing development, a known leaker named DuanRui has put forth the possibility that Apple may discontinue the production of leather cases for the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup. While details are scarce regarding the rationale behind this potential move, corroborating reports from ShrimpApplePro and 9to5Mac lend credibility to the notion.

Apple introduced leather cases for iPhones back in 2013 with the iPhone 5S, introducing fresh colours and subtle design adjustments with each new model iteration, such as aluminium buttons and MagSafe compatibility.

In a separate revelation, an Apple device with the model number A3094 has been spotted in India 's regulatory database by MySmartPrice. This identification arrives less than a month before the anticipated official unveiling of the iPhone 15. Notably, the model numbers of the ‌iPhone 14‌ have been listed as A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, and A2882.