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Following the new iPhone 15 series launch, Apple also made a USB-C to Lightning adapter available for purchase. This new accessory is very important for the brand, considering that it has made the switch to USB-C ports. However, the pricing of this new accessory is not only jaw-dropping but also makes it seem like an unnecessary accessory.
The tech giant already has this new accessory listed on their website for purchase. There is also the new 2-meter-long USB-C charging cable, supporting 240 watts of charging and USB 2 data transfer speed. Now, the pricing of this new USB-C to Lightning adapter and the 2-meter USB-C is $29.
Apple still offers the same USB-C charging cable but measuring at 1 meter for $19. This option gives users up to 60 watts of charging whilst supporting USB 2 data transfer speed. But why should users concern themselves with purchasing a $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter in place of a $19 USB-C cable?
What makes the new Apple USB-C to Lightning adapter stand out as a smart purchase
According to Apple, this new USB-C to Lightning adapter is packed with a ton of features. Aside from connecting your lightning cable to the new iPhone 15 series for charging, it also brings other benefits. This new accessory brings three key functions that will impact how users interact with the new iPhone 15 series.
These functions include charging, data transfer, and audio for listening to music. If users of the new iPhone 15 series still have a lightning cable, they can connect with this adapter and charge their devices. For data transfer, those who purchase this adapter will be able to connect their previous device and move data over to their new iPhone 15 device.
Since the new devices lack a headphone jack, the audio function of this adapter is helpful. Connecting the lightning headphone cable to this adapter will enable users to listen to music via the USB-C port on their new iPhone 15 device. These are some useful features, but critics can easily question the last on the list.
Most buyers of the new iPhone 15 series already have AirPod Pros or other wireless headphones, making the audio function useless. Also, for charging, buyers of any device in the new iPhone 15 series will get a USB-C Charge cable in the box. Apple still tries to make this product look useful by giving it the ability to connect lightning accessories to a USB-C iPhone or iPad.
Lastly, those looking out to purchase this product for $29 can consider purchasing the more affordable $19 USB-C cable. However, an impressive feature of this USB-C to Lightning adapter is that it’s braided, just like other USB-C cables from Apple. In the coming weeks, once the iPhone 15 series starts shipping, netizens will get to see this product in use.