Apple introduced new Mac devices at its Scary Fast event. It was a bit disappointing that the accessories of the devices would include lightning ports instead of USB-C.
In recent months, Apple Magic keyboard, Magic Trackpad and Magic MouseIt was expected that devices with M3 processors would switch to USB-C input. As a result, the company switched to USB Type-C even on iPhones due to the decisions taken by the European Union.
However, in the Scary Fast event held in the morning, this expectation was not met. it didn’t happen We saw. On Mac peripherals Lightning It looks like the entrance will continue to be found.
Apple hasn’t completely switched to USB-C
It is a remarkable development that Apple did not change the inputs in its peripherals, because both market demands and regulations in various markets, especially the EU, were directing the company to switch to USB-C. The entire iPhone 15 seriesall new generation iPadsApple TV’s Siri remote control, second generation AirPods Pro and the new Apple Pencil products all have a USB-C port. Lightning The latest products used are AirPods, AirPods Max and iPhone SE.
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New from iMac boxes Cables suitable for these devices are also available. Additionally, the intermediate cable that allows converting USB-C cables to Lightning cables is also included in the box.
This is what the iMac box contents look like on Apple’s website:
Apple is in no rush to switch to USB-C.
Last year, European Union He decided that all smartphone manufacturers should use a common charging method. USB-C ports were shown as the technology to be used in this decision. It was decided that the decision would be in effect from 2024. The reason for the decision was given as the need for fewer power cables. It was shown as an important step towards protecting the environment by using fewer power cables.
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Source :
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/magic-accessories-still-feature-lightning/