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Third-party Apple stores warn Android USB-C cable will damage iPhone 15 – should you be worried?

September 26, 2023

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The whole point of the European law that forced Apple to ditch the proprietary Lightning port for a USB Type-C connector is to enable people to use the same cable for a wide variety of devices. But a report by a Chinese outlet sowed seeds of confusion by saying Android cables could damage the iPhone 15.

Some third-party retailers in China are allegedly asking customers to not use Android USB-C cables for the iPhone 15. They are providing a reason that could convince people who are not well-versed in matters related to tech. According to them, both cables have a different number of pins on one side and this could create issues.

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