To play audio on your iPhone, you can use its built-in speakers, connect to AirPods or other Bluetooth devices or use AirPlay. You can also use the USB-C connector to listen with wired headphones or other audio accessories, such as the new EarPods (USB-C), sold separately. To charge a device that has a Lightning connector, connect it to your iPhone using an Apple USB-C to Lightning cable.

The USB-C connector on your iPhone can also connect to a variety of devices that are compliant with the USB-C standard, such as: You can use your iPhone to charge your AirPods, Apple Watch or another small device that supports USB Power Delivery at up to 4.5 watts. You can connect your iPhone to an HDMI display or TV with a USB-C to HDMI adapter or cable. Adapters and cables that support HDMI 2.0 can output video from your iPhone at 4K resolution and 60Hz. When you connect an external display, it shows what you can see on the built-in display of your iPhone, unless you’re using an app that has a second-screen experience (such as a video app). USB-C displays USB cables, or Universal Serial Bus cables, are widely used for connecting various electronic devices to each other or to a computer. They provide a standardized interface for data transfer, power supply, and peripheral connectivity. USB cables have different types and connectors, each designed for specific purposes and device compatibility. Here are some commonly used USB cable types:Programming and Debugging: USB cables are essential for programming and debugging certain electronic devices. USB Type-C: USB Type-C is a newer and versatile connector that is becoming increasingly popular. It is reversible like Micro-USB but has a smaller form factor. USB Type-C cables can be used for charging devices, data transfer, and connecting various peripherals. They support faster data transfer speeds and can deliver more power. iPhone also supports high-dynamic-range USB-C displays. You can switch between SDR and HDR modes by going to Settings > Display & Brightness and selecting your connected display. iPhone matches the frame rate and dynamic range of currently playing content when you turn on Allow Display Mode Changes.

Peripheral Connectivity: USB cables are used to connect various peripheral devices to a computer, such as printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, game controllers, webcams, and external monitors. USB-C is a universally accepted standard that enables charging, syncing data and playing audio and video. iPhone 15 models have a USB-C connector, which allows you to charge and connect to a variety of devices, including Mac, iPad, AirPods Pro (2nd generation), external storage devices and displays. Charge your iPhoneMicro-USB: Micro-USB connectors are smaller and more commonly used in various devices, including smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, Bluetooth speakers, and many other portable devices. They are reversible, allowing insertion in either orientation. You can connect your iPhone to your iPad, Mac and other computers to transfer data, such as your photos and videos, using a USB-C cable compliant with the USB-C standard, such as the cable that came with your iPhone. These cables are widely available from Apple and other manufacturers. Just connect one end of the included USB-C charge cable to the USB-C connector on your iPhone and the other to the USB-C port on your computer. iPhone uses the DisplayPort protocol to support connections to USB-C displays at up to 4K resolution and 60Hz. 2 The USB-C connector on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max supports USB3 for data transfer when used with a USB-C cable that supports USB3 2. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also support recording ProRes video directly to an external storage device, up to 4K at 60 frames per second. You can charge your iPhone with a USB-C cable and power adapter compliant with the USB-C standard, including USB Power Delivery – such as the cable that came with your iPhone. These cables and power adapters are widely available from Apple and other manufacturers.

If the device you’re connecting to has a USB-C connector, use a USB-C cable with a USB-C connector on each end, such as the cable that came with your iPhone 15. 1 Charge your Apple Watch by connecting an Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable directly to your iPhone. You can also connect a Magnetic Charging Cable to your iPhone with the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter. Mini-USB: Mini-USB connectors were popular in the past but are now less common. They come in two forms: Mini-A and Mini-B. These cables were commonly used for connecting digital cameras, older smartphones, and other portable devices. To connect your iPhone to high-resolution displays, use a USB-C cable that supports USB 3.1 or higher, such as the cable included with the display or the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Pro Cable (1m), sold separately. 2Data Transfer: USB cables allow you to transfer data between devices, such as transferring files between a computer and a smartphone, syncing data between a digital camera and a computer, or connecting external storage devices like USB flash drives or external hard drives to a computer. USB Type-B: This connector is mostly used for connecting printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices to computers. It has a square shape with bevelled corners. Charging Devices: USB cables are commonly used for charging devices like smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, and other portable electronics. To use your current Lightning accessories, you can use the USB-C to Lightning adapter, which supports power, data and audio. If you have another device with a USB-C connector, connect it to your iPhone with a USB-C cable, such as the one included with your iPhone.