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Apple USB Power Adapter

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Not to be confused with USB-C Power Adapters for fast charging devices.

Apple USB Power Adapters are marketed by Apple, each featuring a USB-A port that is rated for different wattage levels, depending on the power requirements of the mobile device.[1]

Product history[]

The first iPhone shipped on June 29, 2007 with the pre-existing iPod USB Power Adapter.[2] The iPhone 3G shipped on July 11, 2008 with the first ultracompact 5-watt USB Power Adapter.[3] The first iPad shipped on April 3, 2010 with a more powerful 10-watt adapter, using the larger form factor of the previous iPod USB adapter, along with a 6-foot Power Adapter Extension Cable.[4]

Supported devices[]

Using a higher-rated charger than the power requirements of the device is fine, but vice-versa is not recommended.[1]

Supported cables[]

Supported accessories[]

The larger adapters (10W and above) have a removable "duckhead" that can be switched for use with different types of power connectors.

Counterfeit adapters[]

Apple USB Power Adapters are known to be frequently counterfeited. Apple offered a special program in which customers could trade in a counterfeit adapter for a genuine Apple version for the special price of US$10 from August 6 to October 18, 2013 at an Apple retail store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.[5]

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 About Apple USB power adapters, Apple Support. 2021-09-23.
  2. ↑ iPhone - Accessories, Apple Inc. Archived 2007-07-01.
  3. ↑ iPhone 3G - Technical Specifications, Apple Inc. Archived 2008-07-21.
  4. ↑ iPad - Technical Specifications, Apple Inc. Archived 2010-04-08.
  5. ↑ USB Power Adapter Takeback Program, Apple Inc. 2013-08-06.

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