Apple has made friends with Mac and iPhone with third-party adapter manufacturers

Apple has a point about accessories from third-party developers. The company does not welcome the enthusiasm of the "nouneis", granting the license only to the elected.

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Now Apple has allowed "supporters" to create for the benefit of the company. Manufacturers of controllers, batteries, microphones and other peripherals can use USB-C, while maintaining Apple's approval. At least, this applies to laptops.

iPhone stands by

The company's generosity ended on their main product - the iPhone. Apple banned the use of Lightning adapters on USB-C for synchronization or charging of the smartphone. It is noteworthy that the fast charging on the iPhone X and 8 works only with Lightning on USB-C, which Apple sells for $ 25 or $ 35. At the same time, the company allowed "supporters" to create their own adapters 3.5 mm for Lightning for the iPhone.

Source: 9to5Mac