IPhone 8: Why Apple prefers Lightning to USB-C?

Apple is preparing to launch three new iPhone models by the end of 2017. The company will introduce an iPhone 7s, an iPhone 7s Plus and an iPhone 8 (iPhone X or iPhone Edition) to mark the 10th anniversary of the smartphone.

The iPhone 8 special edition will have features and unique features. It is speculated that it will feature a dual camera, wireless charge, OLED screen and a completely new design.

But, for what it seems to be, chances are that Apple will NOT include a USB-C port on the iPhone 8 . Maintaining this way the USB Lightning port in the terminal.

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The USB-C power works better and is compatible with many more devices. But, despite the facilities offered by the USB-C connector over the USB Lightning connector, it is virtually irrelevant if Apple has the wireless charging system already devised for the iPhone 8.

Transfer speed

In theory, the USB-C port wins in this category. Although the Lightning port is able to offer USB 3 transfer speeds given certain circumstances. There is a combination of hardware that allows transfer of speed USB 3: a iPad Pro of 12.9 inches with the camera adapter Lightning to USB 3 .

This curious feature does not exist on another iOS device. But the iPhone of the future could achieve the same transfer speed while maintaining Apple's USB Lightning port .

However, the bite apple company believes in a future without cables . A clear example of this was the withdrawal of the jack jack for EarPods on the iPhone 7. Thus, Apple does not have the need to migrate to the USB-C port.

Anyway, as they indicate from Apple Insider , the change to the USB-C port on the iPhone is inevitable. Its connectivity is faster, more functional, just as resistant and compatible with more devices.