Apple's Vision Pro headset contains a 10-pin "Mega Lightning plug" hidden within its strap, in addition to the previously discovered 12-pin connector. iFixit is currently conducting a teardown of the headset to uncover more details. This discovery comes after Apple's shift to USB-C on the iPhone 15, and while these large Lightning cables are not meant for consumer use, they add to the intrigue surrounding the $3,499 Vision Pro.
Apple's new $3,500 Vision Pro VR headset comes with an external battery pack featuring a supposedly non-detachable "chunky Lightning" cable, which can actually be easily removed with a SIM card removal tool or paperclip. Despite Apple's insistence that the cable and battery pack are not meant to be separated, users have discovered a release for the cable next to the battery pack. This discovery could potentially lead to the creation of larger third-party batteries for the Vision Pro, offering users more flexibility in powering the headset.
The switch from Lightning to USB-C in the new AirPods Pro doesn't significantly change the charging experience. The AirPods Pro case has a smaller battery capacity compared to iPhones, so it doesn't require a high charging rate. Charging the case is convenient and practical, as it can be done wirelessly and takes about an hour to fully charge. The switch to USB-C means one less cable to worry about, as most other devices already use USB-C for charging.
Rumors suggest that the USB-C cable for the upcoming iPhone 15 may only support data transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps, the same as the current Lightning cable. However, there are leaks indicating that the iPhone 15 Pro model may come with a Thunderbolt cable, offering faster data transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps and potentially faster charging. Apple is expected to comply with EU legislation and introduce a USB-C port on the iPhone 15, but specific details will be revealed at the September 12 launch event.
