Charging Cables: Apple is finally sorting the charging cables ‘mess’ for residents of its ecosystem

If you are one of the millions of inhabitants of the high-walled gardens of the Apple ecosystem, then there must have been moments of frustration. Not because of the products as Apple almost aces it when it comes to performance but because of the charging cables. Say, you are one of the most devoted members of the Apple cult and have everything with the Apple logo on it — an iPhone, an iPad, a MacBook, AirPods Pro/AirPods Max. Not including the Apple Watch as it has a separate mechanism only. Till now, you could easily charge the iPad and MacBook with the same charging cable. But the iPhone and iPad or MacBook need different chargers. That’s because while Apple shifted the MacBook and iPad to a USB-charging port whereas the iPhone still has a lightning connector. Now, the European Union has forced Apple’s hand to have an almost universal charging cable for all its devices.

One cable to rule’em all

The iPhone 15 series is set to be unveiled on September 12 and if Apple’s traditional timelines are to be followed, then September 22 is most likely when the new iPhones will arrive. The iPhone 15 series will bring an all-new USB-C charging port and a new charging cable. No, don’t expect Apple to have a generous change of heart and include a charging adapter in the box.
With the iPhone 15 going the USB-C way, no longer will there be a need to carry at least two separate charging cables. And this was even if you didn’t have an iPhone. If you have an AirPods and a MacBook, then also you needed two cables. It is also rumoured that there will be new AirPods with Type-C port, which could be unveiled along with the iPhone 15 series.
The carrying-too-many-charging-cables is something Android users are pretty much devoid of. Almost every mid-range to premium Android phone comes with a Type-C port. The same goes for true wireless earbuds as well. And if you’re one of those who is averse to all things Apple and have a Windows laptop, then most of those devices also come with a Type-C port. iPhone 15 will sort the charging cable mess and you may just have to thank the European Union.