Apple builds USB-C EarPods in view of iPhone 15. It is certain that Apple will anticipate the European Union provisions on the universal power supply, mandatory from 2024, by one year, introducing the next iPhone 15 all with USB-C instead of Lightning in September this year: in view of this goal, the Cupertino multinational and its partners are already building cables and also EarPods with USB-C connector.
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Apple currently offers EarPods at a price of 19 euros both in the version with Lightning connector and in the model with 3.5mm headphone jack. The unmistakable white corded earbuds of iPods and iPhones used to be visible everywhere, but their fate has been sealed by AirPods and competitors.
Another major blow to corded headphones came with the removal of EarPods from the iPhone box: Apple was the first manufacturer to do so, a move that had attracted both acclaim and criticism. There’s no denying the benefits and convenience of wireless earbuds, but for some users, wires remain the best option because they don’t require pairing and charging.
According to the leaker who signs ShrimpApplePro Apple and Foxconn are already building USB-C cables and EarPods, which could arrive on the market before or at the same time as the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro expected as always in September.
The MFi abbreviation of the Apple Made For iPhone program is expressly indicated for the cables under construction, so these are third-party accessories. MFi certification is here to stay and will also survive the demise of Lightning, moving to specs tailored to USB-C.
In particular, it is expected that USB-C speed will be in USB standard for iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, while it will support the faster Thunderbolt 3 technology on iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. To get the best performance it will be necessary to take advantage of cables and accessories MFi.