I don’t understand why the Apple blogosphere makes such a big deal about whether the iPhone charges through Lightning or USB-C. I think most regular people have migrated from using lightning to using wireless charge pads. I know I’ve bypassed USB-C and prefer MagSafe charging and actually find my iPad’s use of USB-C to be annoying.
But if there is any area in Apple’s ecosystem where charging does deserve criticism, it is with the Apple Watch. When the Apple Watch first came out in 2015, the wireless magnetic cables were not bad. They allowed you to never have to plug in a lightning cable. This helped make the watch more waterproof and more attractive.
But with the rise of Qi and MagSafe charging, those proprietary Apple Watch magnetic cables are now looking more like an obstruction. I have those Qi and MagSafe chargers all over my house and car. But if my watch unexpectedly goes dead, I have to go up to my bedroom and look for the one watch charger in my house. What a pain.
I’m always saying that features make a big impact in two different ways. Either it makes a huge difference infrequently or it makes a small difference on a frequent basis. Being able to charge my Apple Watch on the same chargers as I use for my iPhone and AirPods is something that is going to be useful on a daily basis.
We aren’t too far from the unveiling of the Series 9 or next Ultra Apple Watch. High on my wish list is that I’ll be able to throw my next Apple Watch on whatever charging pad I have handy. No, it’s not a flashy feature, but it would be so appreciated.
But with the rise of Qi and MagSafe charging, those proprietary Apple Watch magnetic cables are now looking more like an obstruction. I have those Qi and MagSafe chargers all over my house and car. But if my watch unexpectedly goes dead, I have to go up to my bedroom and look for the one watch charger in my house. What a pain.
I’m always saying that features make a big impact in two different ways. Either it makes a huge difference infrequently or it makes a small difference on a frequent basis. Being able to charge my Apple Watch on the same chargers as I use for my iPhone and AirPods is something that is going to be useful on a daily basis.
We aren’t too far from the unveiling of the Series 9 or next Ultra Apple Watch. High on my wish list is that I’ll be able to throw my next Apple Watch on whatever charging pad I have handy. No, it’s not a flashy feature, but it would be so appreciated.
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