2019 iPhone said to be sticking with old 5w slow charger
The decision to stick with the 5W USB-A power brick is more frustrating
(Web Desk) – The smartphone company iphone is set to keep the lightning cable for its one more version of the iphone which means the existing chargers and plugs continue to work the new model.
According to sources, many reports have suggested that Apple could instead switch to USB-C in the new handset. That would bring it in line with other phones and with the company s own laptops, but could mean people s existing accessories and wires would need to be thrown away or converted.
According to Macotakara, this year’s phones will once again include Apple’s standard 5W USB-A charger in the box with each phone. If true, it means that once again you’ll need to buy a separate USB-C to Lightning cable and a power brick that supports USB-C Power Delivery.
However, the decision to stick with the 5W USB-A power brick is more frustrating. Apple has offered fast charging in its phones since 2017’s iPhone 8, but has never included the hardware needed for it in the box.
The latest iPhones have the ability to use fast charging, but they require a plug that allows them to work. The 5W charger bundled in the box does of course charge the phone, but at a much slower rate, and iPhone users have to pay up for the more powerful plug.
The problem is becoming clearer as Apple s batteries get larger, as has happened in recent phones. Though that means that phones can hold much more charge, it also takes them much longer to fill up.
