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Starting with the iPhone 12 release in September 2020, Apple began shipping its smartphone models without a wall charger and earbuds, citing environmental concerns from excess packaging.
Lightning is a proprietary computer bus and power connector, created and designed by Apple Inc. It was introduced on September 12, 2012, in conjunction with the iPhone 5, to replace its predecessor, the 30-pin dock connector.
CarPlay is an Apple standard that enables a car radio or automotive head unit to be a display and controller for an iOS device. It is available on iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or later. More than 800 car models support CarPlay, according to Apple. [1] Vehicle owners can add support by installing certain aftermarket vehicle audio ...
The MagSafe Duo charger can be folded when not in use. [20] [21] The charger came with a Lightning–to–USB-C cable, and Apple recommends their newer 30 W USB-C power adapter (released in 2018), and notes their older 29 W adapter is incompatible and can only charge one device at a time. [22]
The way users charge their Apple devices in the future is getting a huge shakeup. In Tuesday's (12 September) Apple event, the technology company announced that the lightning cable is being ...
Inductive chargers produce more waste heat than wired chargers, which may negatively impact battery longevity. [14] [better source needed] An amateur 2020 analysis of energy use conducted with a Pixel 4 found that a wired charge from 0 to 100 percent consumed 14.26 Wh , while a wireless charging stand used 19.8 Wh, an increase of 39%.
Quick Charge is a proprietary technology that can charge battery-powered devices, primarily mobile phones, at power levels exceeding the 7.5 watts (5 volts at 1.5 amps) supported by the USB BC 1.2 standard, using existing USB cables. The higher voltage available allows more power (watts) to be supplied through wires without excessive heating.
Game Center is a service by Apple that allows users to play and challenge friends when playing online multiplayer social gaming network games. [4] [5] Games can share multiplayer functionality between the Mac and iOS versions of the app. [6] Game Center was introduced to the public in iOS 4.1 after an earlier developer release.