IT Home July 23rd news, according to foreign media The Verge tonight, Ken Pillonel, an engineer who was famous for creating the first USB-C iPhone (IT Home Note: earlier than Apple officially launched the iPhone 15 series), recently transformed his innovation into a mobile phone case that can convert the Lightning interface of the old iPhone to USB-C.
This new product is designed to help users reduce the need to replace old iPhones, combat “planned elimination”, and further improve support for fast charging functions. “This time, I turned that unique DIY modification into a real product you can have. It’s no longer just a hacking project, it’s the biggest project I’ve ever done so far.”
This iPhone case will be available for “most models” through obsoless.com starting today, priced between US$45 and US$55 (current exchange rate is approximately RMB 322.8 to RMB 394.6), and supports MagSafe charging, data transmission, CarPlay and 9V fast charging.
In Pillonel’s USB-C modded iPhone in 2021, fast charging is only activated when the plug is properly plugged in, but now, it is compatible with fast charging no matter how it is plugged in. However, other features that may be supported by Lightning and USB-C interfaces are not available.
“The features I can guarantee include: fast charging, data transfer to computers and CarPlay. Other features are not officially supported, and unfortunately, you have to remove the case. This is because Apple has imposed certain restrictions on the Lightning interface adapters, with the aim of earning commissions from all the adapters sold.”
In addition, this phone case also comes with an additional SIM card slot for easy travel abroad and has a lanyard attachment. Dark gray models will be available at launch, with more colors coming in September.
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