Apple confirmed this during its September 12 event. THE AirPods Pro 2 will also benefit from the USB-C charging port. But, as is often the case with Apple, there is a but…
If the keynote logically focused on the new Apple Watch and the iPhone 15, the Apple brand also gave news of some of its other products.
USB-C port only for new deliveries
We knew that the iPhone 15 range would mark the end of the Lightning connector to make way for the universal USB-C, due to European legislation forcing manufacturers to adopt a single charging port (a fact overlooked by the Cupertino company). Apple’s latest wireless headphones will also be equipped with it, as the latest Macs and iPads already are.
However, AirPods Pro 2 owners will not be able to benefit from a new charging case with the correct port. The headphones will be delivered with it from September 22, the release date of the iPhone 15. Buyers of the new smartphone will thus be able to charge their headphones using the same cable for both devices. It will also be possible to recharge AirPods from an iPhone, Apple announced during its presentation. However, we do not know to what extent this practice will consume energy for the smartphone.
Obviously, the other AirPods remain Lightning
On the other hand, the other headphones from the Apple brand will not take the plunge. AirPods 3 and AirPods Max were not mentioned during the keynote. The company is rumored to be preparing new iterations of both products for next year. There is no doubt that these will be delivered with the USB-C connector.
These changes made by Apple mark the victory of the European Union which, through its new regulations, wishes to combat the scourge of electronic waste. However, the Cupertino company firmly opposed the law by carrying out major lobbying campaigns. She finally gave in.
Source : The Verge
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