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Kuo: Apple to Launch 'Completely Wireless' iPhone Without Lightning Connector and 'iPhone SE 2 Plus' With Touch ID Power Button in 2021
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Damn, I thought I’d have a hard time choosing between a lesser spec’d 5.4” iPhone and a 6.1” iPhone Pro. Now, if I want a smaller phone, I need to chose between the Sept 2020 5.4” iPhone and the 1H2021 iPhone SE2 Plus. 
Likewise ... of course however ... this gives Apple the wonderful opportunity to create some sort of USB CarPlay Wireless Adapter ... for a typical Apple price of course.
With a little luck it will offer wireless charging too.
I hope this is not true. I can't imagine that I am an extreme minority here, but does no one else use magnets inside a phone case for mounting in the car? I have an XS, but the magnet is what prevents me from wireless charging my phone now.
Wait until you would require a recovery procedure because of a failing iOS boot loader or kernel corruption. Won't be any different than the 13.2 software which bricked HomePods. No recovery procedure and required shipping to or drop off with Apple. Could take weeks to receive a replacement.
However, I would say this is reaching to predict no physical port for charging and data.
They haven't and it will still be there...
This is just Apple locking things down further by removing the port.
Not unless they come out with new wireless charging tech - it’s kind of slow right now.
Apple would kill off a huge market for this. There are a lot of people that plug in things to the port now for audio. No more wired headphones also. The transition to lighting from 3.5 hurt a lot of people but at least they can still use their stuff. Without any port will make a lot of people and companies mad. I wouldn’t expect Apple stock would be happy for a while if this happens.
lets also remember Apple sells the larger usb c pucks for fast charging as a feature they have currently on all phones. They are shooting them selves in the foot losing sales on that too
Yes it is. You just refuse to adapt.
"Apple releasing two new iPhones in the first half of 2021 and two more in the second half of the year "
I know Samsung and OnePlus have been able to navigate this kind of scheduled before but I think Apple should at least for the first year announced all 4 models and provide a scheduled when the remaining 2 phones will be released - that way people could make an intelligent decision and don't feel dumb for buying the 'wrong' model
I know Samsung and OnePlus have been able to navigate this kind of scheduled before but I think Apple should at least for the first year announced all 4 models and provide a scheduled when the remaining 2 phones will be released - that way people could make an intelligent decision and don't feel dumb for buying the 'wrong' model
Don't forger those lovely battery packs that Apple has just release for this years iPhone.
To me this is several steps too far.
A direct connection allows copying to/from the iPhone without involving any other medium or network. One cable. simple. perfect.
The only car that will support the new wireless iPhones will be the new Apple Car.
Bundling Airpods isn't going to make up for the lack of port. Those things don't stay in my ears, so I use a wired pair that came with different size buds for an optimal fit.
Does this report mean that the highest end 2021 iPhone will be capable of 18W wireless charging, matching that of wired connections today?
This doesn't make any sense at all, too many times the iPhone requires a cable. As someone above mentioned most cars that offer CarPlay only support with a cable and what about if you don't have access to a wireless charger (like a long flight) what do you do then?
No, while its a great idea for the future unfortunately everyday life will restrict its effectiveness
No, while its a great idea for the future unfortunately everyday life will restrict its effectiveness
Nope. Getting rid of the charging port altogether would be a deal breaker for me. I hate wireless charging.
So how on earth do we connect to car play without lightening??
Although i like the concept of a completely wireless iphone in theory. How practical is it? Especially for people who travel a lot? What do you do in airports? On a train? Or while on location? Finding an outlet at a cafe is a lot easier than finding a place that has a wireless charging station. Or does Apple expect people will travel with their wireless charging pads? Kinda defeats the purpose of going wireless. I guess eventually that technology where your phone is constantly being charged by wireless waves as you walk around will change things. But how far off in the future is that technology? I have seen it demonstrated on stage...but to have it everywhere like a cell signal? Is that even possible?
I don’t currently even use my wireless charging on the iphone. I use a lightning cable. I am just hoping Apple gives the next iPhone pro a usb-c port to match my ipad Pro.
I don’t currently even use my wireless charging on the iphone. I use a lightning cable. I am just hoping Apple gives the next iPhone pro a usb-c port to match my ipad Pro.
Ever tried to charge your iPhone in the backpack laying on a wireless charging pad? Good luck with that! Ever tried to charge your phone quickly before leaving the house having it on a charging pad? Good luck with that! No thanks
Its not going to happen. It would mean the phone would no longer support music composition software (which has become quite powerful) including Apples own Garage Band. You can not track over bluetooth.
Why not release an even higher-end model with no display?