Apple iPhones may be forced to drop the Lightning port and adopt a USB Type-C port such as Android Phone. NS The European Commission It has made it mandatory for smartphone brands and other electronic manufacturers to launch products with a common charging port and have opted for a USB Type-C port for the same. For Android smartphone brands, this may not be a problem as almost all new Android phones come with a USB Type-C port. But this could be a new problem for Apple as iPhones are the only smartphones that come with the unique Lightning connector. For other Apple devices like MacBooks and iPads, Apple has already migrated to USB Type-C.
“The synergy of the charging port and fast charging technology will: USB-C Will become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld video game consoles. In addition, the Commission proposes to eliminate the sale of chargers from the sale of electronic components, according to the European Commission.
The new EU rules aim to reduce electronic waste and will encourage smartphone users to reuse chargers.
“Chargers power all of our essential electronic devices. With more and more devices, more and more chargers are sold that are not interchangeable or required. We are eliminating that. With our offer, European consumers will be able to use the same charger for all their portable electronics – an important step to increase convenience and reduce waste,” the commissioner said. Thierry Breton.
Now, it will be interesting to see how Apple responds. It could either make iPhone models with USB Type-C specifically for the European market or ditch the Lightning port altogether and adopt a Type-C port. For the record, in France, Apple is still forced to provide free earphones with iPhones as local law mandates it.
The European Commission is also “harmonizing” fast charging technology to prevent various manufacturers from unreasonably limiting charging speeds. “This will help ensure that the charging speed is the same when using any compatible charger for the device,” it added.
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