Apple to Limit iPhone 15 USB-C Cables to USB 2.0 Speeds: Report::undefined

  • danc4498@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    This was my thought exactly. I would sooner transfer over Wi-Fi than cable. This is a charging port to me.

    • darth_helmet@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      It would actually be a lot safer if the charging port was only able to supply power. People plug their shit into random cables all the time and it’s been a vector for compromise.

      • heals
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        1 year ago

        That’s a good point though the port is also needed to pair an iPhone or iPad to a Mac/PC (the famous ‘Trust This Device’ screen can only be triggered if a device tries to access the phones data via USB) which is required to do any backups / music or picture syncs in the first place. ,nd it’s also necessary if youre a developer as - even at USB2.0 speeds that people complain about here - it is still faster to test and debug applications than via wireless.