Apple Mandates Quick Charging For Apple Watch Accent Makers, Insiders Say

Apple has reportedly informed accent producers that they’ve till August 31, 2023, to ship over product plans that also embrace the older C162 charging module, and can cease accepting orders for a similar by September 30. That is across the similar window that the Apple Watch Sequence 9 comes out. After that, all M-Fi-certified Apple Watch chargers will come armed with a quicker charging puck.

Whereas that looks as if nice information on the floor, it will possible end in a value bump for third-party charging equipment. Furthermore, not all smartwatches will be capable to benefit from the perks of quick charging, as solely the Apple Watch Sequence 7 and newer fashions assist it.

So far as the Apple Watch Sequence 9 goes, it’ll reportedly look the identical because the Apple Watch Sequence 8, embracing its slim bezels and curved glass edges. Nevertheless, it’s mentioned to pack the S9 silicon, which is noticeably quicker and never only a repackaged outdated processor with a brand new title. In accordance with Bloomberg, the upcoming smartwatch could possibly be launched at an Apple occasion on September 12 or 13, alongside the iPhone 15 collection.