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The video, presented by Andrew from Apple Insider, explores the introduction of USB-C ports in the iPhone 15 series and highlights their capabilities and limitations. It explains the differences in data speeds, with the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus supporting USB 2.0 speeds and the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max supporting USB 3 speeds, contingent on the use of compatible cables. The USB-C ports offer additional functions beyond charging, such as the ability to record directly to an external SSD, charge small accessories, and transfer power between devices, including certain Android devices. Users can connect a range of peripherals including cameras, microphones, gaming controllers, external displays, and more. The video emphasizes the versatility of the new port, noting its support for 4K displays and its potential as a gaming console when paired with a wireless controller. Overall, the USB-C port greatly enhances the functionality and convenience of the iPhone 15 series.
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In this segment of the video, Andrew from Apple Insider discusses the introduction of USB-C ports in the iPhone 15 series, elaborating on what the ports can and cannot do. He explains that while all models—iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max—feature USB-C, there are differences in data speeds between them. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are limited to USB 2.0 speeds (480 megabits per second), similar to the previous Lightning connector, while the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max support USB 3 speeds (up to 10 gigabits per second), provided they use the appropriate cables. Andrew touches on the confusion around USB-C cables and highlights that Apple includes only charging cables with its phones to balance cost, convenience, and durability, as faster data cables are thicker, less durable, and more expensive.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the capabilities of the new USB-C ports on the iPhone 15 Pro. It highlights that while these iPhones can charge at the same speed as the iPhone 14 series (up to 27 watts), the USB-C port offers additional functionalities. These include recording directly to an external SSD from the camera app and outputting power at 4.5 watts to charge small accessories like an Apple Watch. The segment also explains that you can use one iPhone to charge another via USB-C, with the power transferring from the higher battery phone to the lower one. This functionality extends to certain Android devices supporting USB-C power delivery. However, connecting a USB-C iPhone to a Lightning iPhone will always drain the USB-C iPhone’s battery, regardless of their charge levels. The video cautions viewers to monitor their battery levels to avoid depleting their iPhones while charging other devices.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the versatility of the new USB-C port on the iPhone. Users can connect various devices such as cameras, microphones, gaming controllers, external displays, storage devices, wired headphones, CarPlay vehicles, Ethernet adapters, and card readers. Notably, external displays can connect via USB-C to USB-C cables, supporting 4K at 60Hz, and televisions can connect using Apple’s digital AV Adapter for support of 4K, 60Hz, HDR, and Dolby Vision. Although Apple doesn’t offer robust external display support, users can mirror displays, view photos, and watch videos. An exciting example mentioned is connecting the iPhone to a display, pairing a wireless controller, and using it as a gaming console, especially with upcoming games like Assassin’s Creed. The speaker expresses enthusiasm about the USB-C port’s capabilities and invites viewers to share their potential uses for it.