A notable feature of the USB-C connector is its rotational symmetry a plug may be inserted into a receptacle in either orientation. The designation C refers only to the connector's physical configuration or form factor and should not be confused with the connector's specific capabilities, which are designated by its transfer specifications (such as USB 3.2). That’s not so bad, but it’s still an extra cost.USB-C (properly known as USB Type-C commonly known as just Type-C) is a 24-pin USB connector system with a rotationally symmetrical connector. However, if you want the dual USB-C charger, you’re gonna need to pony up an extra $20 at checkout.

Because of course it costs extra.Ī 30W USB-C power adapter comes as a default with the M2 MacBook Air. But there’s one little thing Apple didn’t tell you: The dual USB-C charger costs extra. I’m totally supportive of a dual USB-C charger that can charge a MacBook Air and iPhone at the same time, especially one so compact. “There’s also some new charging options, including a compact power adapter with two USB-C ports so you can charge two devices at once,” White says. Awesome! It looks great.Īfter highlighting the M2 MacBook Air’s 18 hours of battery life (for “video playback” a metric that I humbly wish would not be used as the metric since nobody is watching video nonstop that long), Apple Engineering Program Manager for Mac, Kristin White, announced the new dual USB-C charger. Turns out the charger is for the M2 MacBook Air. This “35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter” (as it’s officially called) was the subject of intense scrutiny via leaks earlier in the year. The four colors will surely be a hit.īut I want to turn your attention to the dual USB-C charger that Apple proudly announced at WWDC 2022.

It’s essentially a thinner, more compact, and lighter version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro. The new M2 MacBook Air is bound to sell like hotcakes.

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