Apple finally put USB-C in the new iPhone, and now we know why it's limited to 23-year-old USB 2.0 speeds
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Apple has dragged the iPhone kicking and screaming into the USB-C era, but with an embarrassingly antiquated USB protocol.
  • kirklennon@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    iPhone 15 Pro tech specs page: “USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)” with a footnote that says “USB 3 cable with 10Gb/s speed required.”

    A regular need for high-speed data transfers is legitimately a “pro” use case. You need the Pro model and you need to buy a thick, stiff high-speed cable.