Fast chargers may require usb verification

It is not the first time that we have read rumors about the possibility that Apple will include 18W chargers together with the next iPhone devices that will see the light, if nothing else, at the beginning of next fall. However, the news now is that third-party fast charger compatibility may be limited by the company.

Fast iPhone chargers, but not just any

It is expected that next September Apple will unveil the new generation of iPhone devices, possibly up to three different models, although all of them based on the design of the current iPhone X, notch included. Similarly, these rumors suggest that Apple will include a faster 18W power adapter with the new terminals, however, the compatibility of fast chargers manufactured by other companies may not be absolute.

According to information released by the Japanese blog Mac Otakara, always referring to information provided by Apple providers, third-party fast chargers may require a USB-C authentication certificate to charge the new range of iPhones at the highest possible speed.. Otherwise, these upcoming iPhones could display a warning and limit charging speeds to a maximum of 2.5W.

USB-C authentication is intended to protect against USB chargers that do not comply with the requirements of the devices, as well as to mitigate the possible risks of the terminal being affected by some type of malicious software on the USB devices. Consequently, it would be an additional security measure adopted by Apple that does not imply the absence of fully compatible third-party fast chargers, as long as they comply with the required standards.

In fact, Apple is one of the more than 1, 000 member companies of the USB Implementers Forum, so USB-compatible fast chargers will be available from a wide variety of brands. However, before buying any quick charger, it may be a good idea to check the listing and see if the company that makes it is a member of that organization.