Apple is scheduled to host its Wonderlust event, which will finally be the stage for the iPhone 15 announcement after a year of hype and speculation. While the flagship devices have not been announced yet, counterfeit accessories with USB-C are already in production that look similar to Apple's. Images of the MagSafe Battery Pack with USB-C have appeared online, potentially to take advantage of the early sales ahead of Apple's offering.
Counterfeit MagSafe Battery Pack with USB-C leaks to show how Apple could offer the new port on its accessories
One of the most significant changes coming to the iPhone 15 lineup this year is the new USB-C port. Apple will be moving away from the Lightning port after almost a decade and it could enhance the device's capabilities. We have previously heard that the new USB-C port will be able to deliver faster charging and data transfer speeds. The company will also update its accessories for the iPhone 15 models with a USB-C port and one of the most prominent in the list is the new MagSafe Battery Pack.
As you can see in the tweet embedded below, the MagSafe Battery Pack features the same design as the current version but replaces the Lightning port with a USB-C port. While Apple could implement minor design changes, the main design will be pretty similar to the counterfeit accessories. Apple could also increase the battery capacity of the accessory as well. At this point, we are unaware of when the new accessories with USB-C will be available. However, it could be announced tomorrow as well after Apple is done with all the major announcements.
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Analyst Mark Gurman has previously stated that Apple will update its entire accessories with the new USB-C port which includes the MagSafe Duo for the iPhone and Apple Watch. It is not yet clear if the new accessories will see daylight later today at Apple's Wonderlust event. Gurman also states that Apple is developing new accessories which include the new MagSafe Battery Pack.
Other than this, we do know that Apple is planning to accept USB-C as the new standard for its devices. We have previously heard that Apple will launch a new version of the AirPods Pro today which will come with a USB-C charging case. Since the final details rest with Apple, be sure to take the news with a grain of salt. Apple's Wonderlust event is happening in only a few hours and we will be covering it in extensive detail.
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