acceptThe MacRumors Show Podcast InterviewBloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to release a number of peripheral accessories using the USB-C port, including a new MagSafe power bank that can simultaneously charge multiple iPhones. He also believes that the new AirPods Pro, featuring a USB-C port, will not be released for the time being, but are expected to arrive in 2024 or early 2025.
Mark Gurman revealed that as the new iPhone 15 series will adopt a USB-C connection port design, Apple is also expected to update the Lightning connection specification cables and peripherals used since 2012, including many peripherals originally used for iPhone models.
For example, Apple may launch a new MagSafe Duo charging accessory with a USB-C port. It may also replace accessories such as the Apple Watch magnetic charging stand that originally used a Lightning connection. However, it may not be announced specifically at the autumn special press conference next week, but will be directly updated and launched on the official website.
Mark Gurman also stated that Apple plans to update the MagSafe power bank. In addition to replacing the connection port with USB-C, it is also likely to add a design that can charge two iPhones at the same time, but it may not enter the market too soon for the time being.
In addition, Mark Gurman expects that the new AirPods Pro, which will be equipped with a USB-C port design, will be positioned as the third-generation product. Therefore, the overall update may not be limited to the change of port specifications, and may include more significant functional upgrades. As for the launch time, it may fall in 2024 or early 2025.
