Currently, the iPhone 7 comes with a 5W power adapter that supports the slower USB-A port, but judging by
Barclays analyst Blaine Curtis based onrumors of a MAC, concluded that Apple could plan to include a faster 10W USB C-type wall charger in its iPhone 8 kit, which is expected to arrive later this year. The power adapter and iPhone 8 are expected to be equipped with USB-C power chips supplied by Cypress Semiconductor.
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“We believe that Apple is likelywill include a USB-C power chip from Cypress Semiconductor in the iPhone 8 and an additional chip in the power supply in the package (likely a new 10W that will use a more integrated solution with Cypress Power Delivery).
The study also says that the chips will be the same CYPD2104, which are presented in the 10.9-inch iPad Pro.
The other news is that if AppleIf you follow this path, it will include the Lightning-USB-C cable in the kit. Currently, iPhone 7 uses a USB-A port, which cannot be connected to current MacBook or MacBook Pro models, since they only support USB-C ports. In any case, this would give credibility to the analyst’s message that Apple will finally allow iPhone owners to connect their smartphone to their computer without an additional device.
In addition, KGI analyst Ming-Chi KuoSecurities recently posted a note stating that Apple would switch to a USB-C powered Lightning cable for the 5.8-inch iPhone 8. Analysts expect Apple to transition this year.