Here’s how your iPhone 15 can run on an external display
One of the biggest things at the Wonderlust event was the new USB-C port on the bottom iPhone 15 – although it now looks like there’s more to it than meets the eye. Apple’s support page has confirmed something that might give you another reason to upgrade this year.
As well as the affirmation of the Ability to charge other devices via your iPhone 15 and connecting to Apple devices, Apple’s website confirms that you can connect an iPhone 15 to a USB-C display or TV via its USB-C port. This means you can view your iPhone on a large screen.
To connect to a USB-C display, use any cable that supports USB 3.1 for up to 4K and 60Hz resolution. Simply plug it in and you’re ready to go. It won’t expand your home screen like you’ll find on a MacBook, but it will duplicate and enlarge what’s already there – for Netflix and YouTube, that could be huge with larger screen display.
Getting the iPhone to work with a traditional HDMI display requires a little more. You need a USB-C to HDMI adapter and the screen must support HDMI 2.0 to get 4K resolution and 60Hz.
Just the beginning – iMore’s opinion
In addition, the support website confirms the ability to connect to the following devices:
- CarPlay compatible cars
- External storage devices
- Monitors and external displays
- Microphones
- External battery packs
- USB to Ethernet adapter
- SD cards with SD card adapters
While the idea of connecting to an external display to tease your friends with TikToks or share family photos is great, that’s just the beginning of where your iPhone 15 could take you. I’m particularly interested in the microphone element. Possibly with nothing but a USB-C microphone and Garage band, you could compile an album’s worth of material. This is particularly useful for artists who use beats and other artists’ music to create new songs.
Your iPhone 15 could help you create live shows and record hours of high quality video with the ability to connect external hard drives. Apple has a fantastic suite of creative apps, and changes like this only further support creators who want to use their devices on the go.
