Apple is expected to unveil a new USB-C wall adapter with a significant upgrade in the near future. Apple is working on a new 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter, according to a support document that appeared momentarily on the company’s website and was spotted by 9to5Mac.
On the verge of being released is Apple’s first twin USB-C power adapter?
Although Apple hasn’t announced a specific release date for this item, it’s likely that it’s been shelved entirely. It is made quite apparent in the accompanying documentation, however:
To charge your smartphone, you’ll need a USB-C cable and the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter. Using either of the power adapter’s USB-C ports, connect a USB-C cable, then extend the electrical prongs (if required) and secure the power adapter in the wall outlet. Connecting and unplugging from the power source should be as simple as possible. A cable to your device should be connected to the opposite end of the cable you’ve just finished connecting.
It was promptly taken down once it was published. A twin USB-C charger would be Apple’s first introduction of this type. Multiple iPhones, an iPhone, and an Apple Watch, or a variety of other combinations, may be charged using the 35W of electricity.
When it comes to quick charging, the iPhone 13 Pro Max can go as fast as 27W. As a result, an iPhone 13 Pro Max and an Apple Watch may both be charged quickly using the dual USB-C wall adapter. Fast charging is possible with any USB-C wall connector that can provide 5W of electricity to the Apple Watch Series 7.
According to the paper, USB-C Power Delivery is also supported by the accessory.
- Input: 100–240V /1.0A
- (USB PD) Output 1 or 2: 5VDC/3A or 9VDC/3A or 15VDC/2.33A or 20VDC/1.75A
Apple hasn’t said when or if it intends to release this add-on for the iPhone. When it comes to the company’s power adapters, GaN technology has long been rumoured to be a key component. Even while Apple doesn’t specify GaN technology in the support document, this 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter might very well be Apple’s first standalone GaN charger when it releases.
According to Digitimes last year, Apple was working on new GaN (gallium nitride) chargers that could be used with USB-C devices. It is possible to get GaN-powered chargers that are both more convenient to use and more powerful than the USB-C chargers Apple provides with its MacBooks and sells separately for its iPhones.
Using GaN technology might help Apple simplify its charging portfolio and make it more adaptable with dual-port designs, quicker performance, and other advantages.. In general, GaN chargers are more compact than their non-GaN counterparts.
This new Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter might be released simultaneously with a new MagSafe Duo model. When using the MagSafe Duo, you can charge both your iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously, however the Apple Watch charges at a slower rate than if you were to use a specialised fast charger.
According to Apple’s support manual, you’ll need to provide your own USB-C cables to use this Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter.