You’re (Probably) Underutilizing Your iPhone 15’s USB-C Port

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the author's regret over not waiting to purchase the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, and the various capabilities of the iPhone 15 series, particularly the USB-C port.

🙋 Q&A

[01] The iPhone 15 Series

1. What are some of the key features and capabilities of the iPhone 15 series?

• The iPhone 15 series has a USB-C port, unlike previous iPhone models that used Lightning ports
• The USB-C port allows for:
  • Connecting and using various accessories like microphones, keyboards, external drives, Ethernet, etc.
  • Charging other devices like Apple Watch and AirPods using the iPhone as a power bank
  • Faster data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps on the iPhone 15 Pro models
  • Recording ProRes videos directly to an external drive
  • Mirroring the iPhone screen to a monitor or TV
  • Using external keyboards and mice for improved productivity

2. How does the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 series compare to previous iPhone models?

• Previous iPhone models only supported USB 2 speeds of 480 Mbps for connected accessories
• The iPhone 15 Pro models support faster USB 3.2 Gen 2 transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps
• The USB-C port allows for more versatility in connecting and using a wider range of accessories compared to the Lightning port

[02] Regret over Purchasing the iPhone 14 Pro

1. What is the author's main regret regarding their purchase of the iPhone 14 Pro?

• The author regrets purchasing the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max in April 2023 for $1,560 and $1,660 respectively, as they could have waited 5 more months and got the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus with a Dynamic Island and USB-C port for $950 and $1050 each.

2. Why does the author not want to trade in the iPhone 14 Pro models?

• The author feels the iPhone 14 Pro models are still good enough, except for the lack of a USB-C port, and does not want to waste more money by trading them in to buy the iPhone 15 non-Pro models.

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