Haven’t seen a post here but it may just be my new instance missing a post.

  • MsPenguinette@lemmy.world
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    Been waiting a few years to replace my iPhone 12 Pro but each year has not been too compelling it’s own. I’m already 95% sure I’ll be getting whatever phone they announce this year.

    Tho if they do upgrade to USB-C (which I assume they will), I might wait for some durability tests on the port to come out. I have a shit ton of lightning connectors and am used to it, so not switching isn’t much of a problem but could be worth not switching to USB-C if it’s more likely to break than the tried and true king of durability

    [clarification] I’m saying the port is the king of durability, not the cable/connector/plug

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      After having a child’s iPad start to fail charging, I welcome our new USB-C overlords. I’ve never had any USB-C device have problems with the ports.

      Id much rather replace cables twice as often than replace the devices with the same frequency.

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        Out of curiosity, did you try cleaning the port? Sometimes they do get gummed up.

        I’ve had a phone in my past where the micro usb port disconnected so I don’t mean to imply it’s user error or anything, just trying to be helpful. .

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        Oh my god. My USB-C connected external drives can barely keep connected. It’s infuriating waking my Mac up to dozens and dozens of “improperly ejected” messages.

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      USB-C was specifically designed to have a durable port AFAIK

      I’ve never had any issues with it and I have used USB-C devices for years

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      I have had USB-C phones, battery packs and other devices since 2015. Not a single port or cable has failed me so far.

      Worrying about the durability of USB-C 7 years later seems unwarranted. But I can see wanting to use up your lighting cable subscription before moving on.

      I told my partner, just get the phone ASAP when you can, it’s the only non usb thing we have left.

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      I do think they’re only introducing the USB C in only the most expensive phones. But it might still be worth it if they’ve not throttled the USBC speeds and charging capabilities to lock it down to only their cables.

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      I have a 12 myself. Actually considering a 14 Pro Max refurbished from eBay, but my only hold out is I’d rather have a USB-C port. I can’t tell you how often my pocket gunk gets into that lightning port. I often see the worst of it in my car based on where I put my phone, the connection gets super sensitive and just moving the phone disconnects CarPlay often. I have the tools to clean the port out but it never seems to take care of the problem fully…