As per several leaks and rumors, Apple’s next-generation iPhone 15 series is expected to come with significant upgrades since the iPhone 11. The Cupertino-based tech giant will reportedly hold an event on September 12 to launch the smartphones along with other devices. Among a host of upgrades, the upcoming iPhone 15 devices are set to come with a USB-C standard to comply with the new regulations from the European Union. Now a new report reveals an interesting detail of the new port.
iPhone 15 series may support Thunderbolt
Apple has stuck to its proprietary age-old lightning port on its iPhones from the beginning. It is the only core device in the brand’s portfolio with a lightning socket. Apple’s Macs and iPads made the switch to USB-C ports in 2015 and 2019 respectively. So the iPhones finally shifting to USB-C is a major welcome change.
Recently, the iPhone 15’s USB-C was spotted with a 3LD3 chip that could limit certain functionalities. In the latest development, the folks at ChargerLAB have dug deeper and have shared photos of the connectivity port on the iPhone 15.
The images showcase the PCB that houses the USB-C port on the upcoming iPhones. ChargerLAB claims that these are from the engineering units of the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, and 15 Pro. The PCBs have a Retimer chip just above the USB-C port that is clearly visible in the images. It is used to reconstruct signals and improve their quality. This is commonly spotted on Thunderbolt-compatible devices to maintain high input-output. The presence of the Retimer chip indeed confirms that the upcoming iPhone 15 series will support Thunderbolt. It’s likely that the technology will be available on the entire lineup instead of being restricted to the Pro variants.
For those unaware, Thunderbolt is a technology developed by Apple and Intel. It is faster and offers more bandwidth than the USB-C port. It offers a huge benefit for users who want to quickly transfer data across devices. With support for Thunderbolt, faster charging could also be on the cards for the iPhone 15. A Thunderbolt interface also offers 40Gbps high-speed data transfer along with the ability to plug an external display and output 4K video.
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