iPhone 15 First Look: Why Apple Switched to USB-C Ports | WSJ

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1. Phil was right. Lightning did last a decade like he proclaimed in the presentation. How uncanny.

2. The USB- C-Port has mechanical issues and will be more often defective, it means with USB-C we destroy our world faster, because I have to scrap my phone earlier as millions of others 😮

3. Props to that italian accent speaking guy for making this possible. Yaasss EU!

4. European standards and Android user bitching aside, the tired arguement re lack of innovation in Apples part is hogwash. As an android user myself (btw Samsung beats the pants of Google Pixel – I own both) Im looking forward to returning to the IOS fold and buying a shiny new iPhone 15 Pro for commercial production. Being able to offload Prores log footage in seconds without the need for an awkward gimbal or carry a big bag of lens or batteries means I'll save a ton of money in time, space and energy. As Doc Brown says "its a portable television studio" and thats far better than a foldable, flippable phone screen and an ability for your cat to take selfies. I think thats pretty progressive.

5. Apple are just using the switch to USB-C as a marketing tactic to sell more phones. People that don’t care about owning the newest model will want to get the iPhone 15 simply to get rid of their Lightning cables, like the woman in this video…

6. Although I agree with points from both sides (Apple and the EU) – I think the right call is to move towards USB-C on iPhones. People can recycle their old cords if they get a 15. In a few years, hopefully we don’t have to carry around 3 different types of charger cords in our cars for all of our friends, everyone will need the same port.

7. Alex is doing the lords work

8. Thanks Europe for doing this!

9. Is the European Union going to reimburse everybody now that we gotta get new cords again if we get a new phone. 😅

10. Oh, what a groundbreaking move by Apple! They've finally decided to embrace USB-C, a technology that the rest of the world adopted years ago. It's not like they were dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century by the pressure from everyone else. And their marketing? Pure genius! They make it sound like they've discovered fire when, in reality, they're just catching up.
    And don't get me started on the headphone jack. Who needs it, right? Apple knows what's best for its users, and that means making them buy even more accessories and spend more money. Who cares about convenience and choice? It's all about maximizing profits, and we should applaud them. Sure, wireless is the future, but let's remember that these devices are still just PHONES. Who needs to use them as intended when you can spend a small fortune on extra gadgets? Thanks, Apple, for always looking out for our wallets!

11. Where she coming from? Looks like from India

12. Get an adapter to convert lighting cords to usb-c

13. iPhone is turning into a kids toy

14. Those lightning were already thrash… how can you not thanks the Europeans?! Classic iPhone users..LoL

15. That would be the day that I upgrade again when the iPhone becomes portless

16. “Alex Agius Saliba” will be remembered for making Apple go down on its knees 😂

17. Okay seriously, who writes Joanna’s scripts? Joanna herself or someone at the studio, whoever it is they deserve a raise for the humour element alone. 🤣

18. Why? Because of EU

19. jokes were acatually good

20. You forgot to mention that apple added id to usb-c standard, so cables and charger can be identified as genuine apple products enable for fast charge on their new iphones.

21. Apple tried to release a portless iphone but that would have been in breach of the EU usb-c requirement and they were told by the EU that they would nor be able to be sold in the EU due to non compliance

22. Common standard is good idea for consumers

23. EU told them to do so 😅

24. USB-C-Ya-Later

25. Two years from now, another NEW charging port.🤦‍♂️

26. 🙄

27. 3:17 Greg is a big asset to apple. I hate his answer so much. It’s nonsense but he knows how to be diplomatic and blame you for questioning Apple. The sheer arrogance 🙏🏻

28. Who’s the nasty host of this show? First, she doesn’t understand data transfer speed advantages of ports or accessibility advantages . Second, wireless charging is a misnomer, it still requires a wire…

29. This is the best news for the smartphone industry. Finally, all commonly used devices at home (smartphones, tablets, Laptops and related devices) will use one universal port standard. Thank you EU for saving the EU and the rest of the world.

30. Thank you Alex Saliba. Is he also responsible for bringing Removable Battery?

31. Wait. Give a sec. while I gush for such an unremarkable change. What in the F. People are truly sheep😅 Apple is literally the douchiest company in existence.

32. I’m glad that all Apple iPhones have usbc charging port this year. But many people are still going to need a lightning cord to charge AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, plus they will need a lightning cord to charge Apple TV remotes, Apple Magic Keyboard, and Apple Track pad. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to get rid of your lightning cords.

33. Kakakakaakakakkaka kcrazy

34. Apple should at least recycle old chargers since so many will become waste.

35. benefits from the environment 😂😂😂

36. What Alex Saliba fails understand is Apple does not like to be told what to do. You do what Apple tells you to do, period. Not the other way around.

37. They have zero courage because they were only forced to do so.

38. The least they could do was make it thunderbolt for being late.

39. I Would Probably Take My Lighting Cable To Charity, But It Will Probs Take Years For Me To Upgrade One Of Them

40. A common charger is better !!

41. F Apple