Apple's USB-C Trickery: iPhone 15 Pro's Hidden Cable Controversy?

So Apple's released a bunch of new USB-C cables. BUT here's the kicker, you're not going to get the most out of your new iPhone 15 Pro with the included cables. In fact, all the Apple USB-C cables that you can buy at the Apple store...won't help out...

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I did do the tests on the iPhone 15 Pro Max but I'm not sure about. Using the same data transfer files, the iPhone 15's Pro Max time for the 5.5 GB file was on average (3 runs) around 185 seconds and the ~1200 for the 38 GB file. I would imagine they would be same but I'll try again after my iPHone 15 Pro Max has been on for a few days (might be an indexing issue?)
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[godofrainbows]

That dog is so sweet. The way he just sits there patiently and looks at you so lovingly.❤

[randyjose]

I just hope we keep this same energy for all smartphones from different companies capable of fast data transfers.

[jttnc]

Unfortunately, I think this is pretty standard for most companies. Even when the phone supports a high transfer speed, the cables include with it are often 2.0 speeds, even if the charge speed is faster.

[BeardsBaconTech]

Yes, if you’re getting the pro versions of the iPhones, they should have the faster cable

[ftlPhysicsGuy]

2:42 "Should Apple have provided us, with the pro versions, cables that were capable of using the hardware in that device?" Absolutely! You're paying $1000+ for a pro device, and Apple's decision to include a cable that does not supporting the full utility of the device is, IMHO, both cheep and unprofessional. Shame on Apple.

[MattJH]

Most people will never use their USB-C cable to transfer data and the boxes do specify "charging" so I don't have a huge problem with it. The real blunder in my opinion is Apple not selling a USB 3.2 USB-C cable on their website, which leads less-informed customers to think they need that Thunderbolt cable when it offers no benefit at all for an iPhone 15.

[jeffreytomaszewski]

Your content is just excellent. I don’t even have any intention to buy a 15, but you’re so thorough and fun to listen to I have to watch

[TheRealAMG]

Loving the constant content!! Just wanted to mention something though, At the end you mentioned that the thunderbolt cables that’s “$10 more” while the price is correct.
That cable is a TB2 cable and WILL NOT work with USB-C and is an older connection standard seen on older macbooks/imacs. The high data rate cable would be a TB4 (or 3) which averages from $75-$150 depending on the length! :)

[Snaerffer]

Yes they should have said. They also should label their charging cords vs data transfer cords so we know not to buy the charger one if data transfer is important to us.

[mentalman]

To be fair, Apple does label it a “Charge cable” everywhere, which to any “pro” user who would want USB 3 Data transfer speeds, should instantly alert them to the fact that they are not USB 3 speeds. “Pro” users who actually need USB 3 speeds would also already own USB 3 cables. So if anything, including a Charge cable in the box is fairly reasonable. I’d also wager that for people who buy the Pro models just cos it’s the best/most expensive are almost universally not going to notice or know the difference.

[j_k_mark]

I really appreciate your content. Yes, it would be nice if they included USB 3 cables, but most people are only going to use them to charge their phone, so the extra expense would be lost on the vast majority of customers. Anyone that needs high speed data transfer via wires already knows and probably owns USB 3 cables.

[AvocadoAtrocity]

This is why I hate USB-C. It's literally 30 different cables that all look IDENTICAL. usb c is such a scam. 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[katarixy]

My boy out here grinding out content for us. Appreciate it man

[mikemk]

Yes, the pro phones should include the „pro“ cable. Also they preach how important environment is to them and taking the steps needed to reduce the footprint of Apple products, but then they do not include the faster cable to use their new feature in their phones and make consumers buy an extra cable. So now the included cable gets stored somewhere in a drawer bcs will not be used

[pwneytube]

I mean its labeled and sold as a CHARGE cable. Theres a huge difference and maybe apple sacrificed a little bandwidth to provide faster charging. Not many users will ever use that port to transfer data.

[HL-OOI]

Apple cut so much corners..no charger, no usb3 cable, no leather case, no earbuds 😂

[jon_escamilla_]

I believe it wasn't necessary for the cable to be included in the box as it's not the standard practice. However, it would have been a thoughtful addition. At the very least, they should offer a small grey or black cable with USB 3.0 to distinguish it from the white USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt.

[purplefuku]

It’s even worse than you said! You accidentally showed the older Thunderbolt cable Apple sells, which is a mere $39.00 USD. The 1m Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable that Apple sells is *$69.00* USD. Ridiculous!!

[marshmellowboi]

It's industry standard to just include USB 2 cables for charging in the box, no matter what transfer speeds the phone can handle, which personally I think is fine. I do think they should label what transfer speeds the cables they sell are capable of though, since some people might be out to buy 1st party cables that are USB 3 compatible

[ARocketsPocket]

They should but isn’t that standard procedure? I might be wrong but I believe that most charging cables you get for free with your product suck and won’t support higher data transfer.