iPhone 15 USB-C leak shows Apple ‘3LD3’ chip that may limit data, charging speed

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Kalpasan ti baro a panagpasar ti EU ti linteg a mangkasapulan ti USB-C kas ti pangkalahatan a port ti panag-charge para kadagiti mobile device agingga 2024, ita met laeng ti turna ni Apple a sumurot. Daytoy ket mangipatarus ti panagbalbaliw ti ay‑ayat a Lightning port iti iPhone iti USB‑C a port.

Ngem, kasla a ti kompanya ket agsubli manen nga agusar ti naurnos a taktika tapno maikontrol ti iPhones na iti bukodna a produkto. Ti baro a leak ti iPhone 15 Plus nga USB-C port component ket mangipakita ti Apple-aaramid a '3LD3' chip.

Uray saan a nalawag no daytoy a chip ket para laeng iti seguridad wenno mangipatungpal ti limitasyon, adda teorya ti leaker a ni Majin Bu. Nga ti chip mabalin a mangserbi kas panag-encrypt ti transmisyon—agpaay ti encryption a paset tapno protektaran ti iPhone manipud iti panagkompromiso ti datos.

Iti kasta met, mabalin a makadadael ti chip iti panagtrabaho ti USB-C ken mangpabaknang iti panagserbianna tapno saan a maabot ti kinapategna iti iPhone.

Imbagbaga ti tech analyst a ni Ming-Chi Kuo idi kalman a kasapulan dagiti agaramat ti iPhone 15 USB-C ti agusar ti Apple-certified a kable tapno maenjoy da ti napardas a panag-charge. Daytoy ket mangsuporta iti posibilidad a ti 3LD3 chip ket mabalin nga ammo ti Apple USB-C a kable ken dagiti compatible a adapters.

Gapu kasta, saan a maala dagiti agar-aramat ti amin a funcionalidad babaen ti third-party a USB-C cables.

Apple ket maasahan a maiparang ti iPhone 15 series intuno sumaruno a bulan. Masapul a maammuan tayo no pudno dagiti spekulasion. Ngem, gapu iti “Apple a wagas,” mas napateg a maipatungpal da.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the '3LD3' chip found in the iPhone 15 USB-C component?
The '3LD3' chip is an Apple-made chip that may serve as transmission encryption or impose limitations on USB-C functionality.
Will iPhone 15 users need Apple-certified cables for faster charging?
Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that users may need Apple-certified cables to enjoy faster charging on the iPhone 15.
What is the purpose of the 3LD3 chip according to the leaker?
The leaker Majin Bu theorizes the chip may provide encryption features to protect the iPhone from data compromise.
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JM has always had an affinity for all things tech and gaming, even before joining YugaTech. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Manila). Since then, JM has been covering the tech industry for several years now through engaging news, reviews, and content creation. Specializing in video editing, writing, and videography, he pays close attention to visuals, spec sheet, and the rule of thirds. JM is also mainly a Nintendo guy, often bringing his modded 3DS XL with him wherever he goes whenever he can.

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