Technology has long been an integral part of everyday life for almost every person. Computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and so on. Young companies are succeeding, and those that were the pillars of yesteryear are disappearing.
But among all stands out the "apple" company - Apple. "Apple" has long been a sign of quality, and products, although not cheap, are distinguished by the latest developments and elegant style.
The wide variety of gadgets has led owners to wonder if a standard tablet and smartphone charger can be used. But first, some information about the legendary company.
A Brief History of Apple
You can write a few rather lengthy treatises on the history of Apple and still miss something important.
Corporation was founded on April 1, 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Apple has become one of the most famous manufacturers of software, laptops, tablets, phones, personal computers, audio players, etc.
Main CenterThe company is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
Apple's annual market capitalization has been the highest in the world for several years. The founders of the company created such practical and aesthetically attractive devices that a certain cult of consumers was built around the "Apple".
Until 2007, the name of the company included the word Computer. This was due to the fact that for the first thirty years, Apple emphasized the development of personal computers and related software. However, over time, Apple began to devote more time to more mobile devices: iPhones, iPads and iPods.
What is an iPad?
One of Apple's most sought-after gadgets is the iPad.
Lightweight and comfortable tablet provides uninterrupted access to the World Wide Web and successfully performs the basic functions of a personal computer.
Undoubtedly, it will not be able to completely replace a PC or laptop: the need for recharging and a small amount of memory will not allow it to work autonomously for days. Due to the specific operating system, it is not possible to install programs that require certain software on the tablet.
Among the main differences from conventional tablets are:
- Great battery for longer runtime.
- High sensitivity touch screen.
- A responsive operating system.
- Easy software installation.
But the gadget is not withoutCons:
- A closed file system that prevents developers from changing it like Linux OS.
- No built-in USB ports.
- No standard Adobe flash player.
How is an iPhone different from a smartphone?
If everything is clear with tablets, then how is the iPhone different from thousands of other smartphones?
Owners of "apple" smartphones note that the main advantage of the iPhone is the operating system. Unlike Android, which is updated on phones of any brand, iOS is designed specifically for Apple. Thus, random "lags" of the system are practically excluded.
Apps downloaded through the dedicated store are suitable for every smartphone. iOS is less prone to viruses than other operating systems. The elegant shape and body of the devices are not only beautiful, but also durable.
A little about batteries
Before answering the question of whether it is possible to charge an iPhone with an iPad, you need to learn a little more about the properties of the battery in these devices. Since the first phones, the material from which batteries for smartphones and tablets are made has changed. Batteries have become lighter and more practical.
The Apple devices listed above use lithium-ion polymer batteries. Due to the fact that lithium is one of the lightest metals, the battery is light but practical.
Their main difference from nickel batteries is the ability to charge the battery at any time. Alsogadget owners do not have to worry that incomplete charging can damage the battery and reduce its operating time.
For the correct operation of the iPhone or iPad, developers recommend fully charging the battery once a month, and then completely discharge it. This will help keep the electrons moving.
Can I charge my iPhone with an iPad charger?
Owners of "apple" gadgets often lose the charger from a smartphone or tablet. After that, by all means they are trying to find out whether it is possible to charge an iPhone by charging from an iPad, and vice versa.
Someone believes that if you charge your iPad with an iPhone charger, you can ruin the battery. Someone sincerely believes that the charger of one gadget does not fit the parameters of others.
It's time to dispel the myths and find out the truth.
Pros of the solution
Smartphone owners note that it is easy to charge an iPhone with an iPad charger. Original accessories and devices fit perfectly together, and there are simply no connection problems.
The main plus of this method of charging an iPhone from another "apple" charger is time saving. In the charger that comes standard with an iPhone, a maximum of one ampere is produced at the output. On charging from the iPad - two amperes. Thus, the time to fully charge the battery will be halved.
Also, if you charge your iPhone with a charger from your iPad, there will be no need to carry several chargers with you. This advantage will be appreciated by those whoyou need to carry your smartphone, tablet and laptop with you at all times. There are several cables in the bag, which are always tangled.
However, is it possible to charge an iPad by charging an iPhone, since this is a more powerful device? Of course, you can, but it is worth noting that then the time to fully charge the battery will increase significantly.
Smartphone owners don't have to worry about a more powerful iPad charger hurting their iPhone. The maximum current specified in the application does not play a big role, since smartphones have built-in controllers that do not allow more power to pass through than the gadget requires.
Cons
But are there any downsides to this charging method? Users did not notice much deviations in the battery life of phones or tablets.
Most of the information about how to charge your iPhone and not damage the battery comes from the fact that in almost all modern smartphones, batteries do not last long. The owners are trying their best to keep them.
So, there was information that if you charge your phone with a charger from a tablet, then in a year the smartphone battery will become almost unusable. However, they forget to mention that, one way or another, most of the owners of "apple" smartphones change batteries after a year.
Thus, there are no significant disadvantages from such charging.
Information from official sources
Undoubtedly, onlymanufacturer.
The support service on the official website reported that iPads usually come with a charger with a USB interface. The same adapter is great for iPhone and iPod.
Apple employees have not added anything about the disadvantages of this kind of charging.
Are other devices suitable for charging gadgets?
Many owners of mobile devices at some point have a question: "Is it possible to charge an iPhone by charging from an iPad, as well as from a computer via a cable?"
You can also charge the gadgets of this company via USB connected to a computer or laptop. But first you need to figure out which ports were built into the PC. Modern personal computers are equipped with three types of USB ports: 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0.
The maximum current strength in the first two types reaches a value of five hundred milliamps or two and a half watts. The latest generation ports deliver up to nine hundred milliamps or five watts. Charging times for iPhones and iPads will vary depending on battery size and port type.
USB 1st and 2nd gen ports deliver almost half the power, which means charging times will be almost twice as long as 3rd generation ports.
Distinguishing the third generation port from the rest is very simple - it is blue.
Charging "apple" gadgets, it turns out, is very simple. You can use both original accessories andstandard USB cable connected to a personal computer.
