USB-C Be Gone? Portless iPhone Still in Apple's Sights
Apple's love affair with minimalism and wireless technology has been a defining characteristic of its product philosophy for years. Now,
9 uses for your iPhone’s USB-C port other than fast charging
Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging,
iPhone 17 Air could lead to portless iPhones and thinner Apple products — if it sells well
A portless design has been rumored for older iPhones, with the first rumors appearing back in 2021. But with the iPhone 17 Air promising big changes to its look and feel compared to current iPhones, Apple seems closer than ever to ditching its phones' ports.
Apple Considered Removing Sync/Charging Port from ‘iPhone 17 Air’
Apple came close to launching its upcoming “iPhone 17 Air” handset without a USB-C charging port, claims Bloomberg ‘s Mark Gurman. Gurman’s comments came in his Power On newsletter on Sunday.
iPhone Air was almost portless, but concerns about EU regulations prevented it
Apple had originally planned to make the iPhone 17 Air the first completely wireless model, but has apparently changed its mind on that front.
iPhone 17 Air will retain ports, but will be Apple’s thinnest yet
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air, expected to launch sometime this year, is shaping up to be one of the thinnest iPhones ever produced, with reports suggesting a 5.5mm slim design. However, the Cupertino-headquartered tech titan was reportedly mulling over whether to remove the USB-C charging port entirely in favor of a fully wireless charging system.
Report: Apple considered removing USB-C port from iPhone 17 Air, more
Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air will offer the C1 chip, Apple’s first 5G modem. This chip initially debuted in the new iPhone 16e, and will also make its appearance in the iPhone 17 Air. This does mean that the iPhone 17 Air won’t support mmWave, though Apple still totes the iPhone 16e as offering “Superfast 5G cellular.”
'iPhone 17 Air' is Step Towards Slimmer iPhones Without USB-C Ports
Apple considered launching the iPhone 17 Air without a USB-C charging port, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On
iPhone 17 Air could rely on wireless charging instead of USB-C port- Here’s what we expect
Phone 17 Air may become Apple’s first port-free iPhone, relying only on wireless charging. Here’s everything you need to know.
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