iPhones May Need Redesign as EU Pushes for Common Charger

[Jan]

Apple could be forced to redesign iPhone 13 to use USB-C charging port

Apple Inc. may have to redesign its iPhones to use USB-C charging ports under draft rules from the European Union aimed at cutting waste and simplifying life for consumers owning multiple devices.

In a move that could signal the end of Apple’s Lightning cable on iPhones, the European Commission said Thursday it wants a single type of charging port to be used for all smartphones and tablets as well as equipment such as cameras, some headphones, portable speakers and handheld video consoles.

 

[Dolby]

I'm sure the common charger debate has been going on for years and everyone - barring Apple - already have USB C ?

 

[hj007]

This is good.

Actually standard/no plugs for everything please.

 

[Leno]

What happens when they bring out a new USB standard, will they have to wait for EU approval

Talking in general, not just Apple

 

[Leno]

Anyone remember Nokia, nearly every damb model had a different size charger port

 

[konfab]

I'm sure the common charger debate has been going on for years and everyone - barring Apple - already have USB C ?

Apple contributed to the design of USB C FFS

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

why should Apple care,? simply come out with a new phone with the new plug, downgrade the old ones to stop working slowly,
and the Sheeple will buy the iGarbage with a new plug, problem solved, all hail Apple!

 

[konfab]

why should Apple care,? simply come out with a new phone with the new plug, downgrade the old ones to stop working slowly,
and the Sheeple will buy the iGarbage with a new plug, problem solved, all hail Apple!

"The only thing that has changed, is everything. The USB-C port on the new iPhone is a ground breaking innovation that makes your iPhone charge quicker on more devices"

 

[backstreetboy]

Anyone remember Nokia, nearly every damb model had a different size charger port

Sure but at least you could charge them via the microusb port as well.

 

[Leno]

Sure but at least you could charge them via the microusb port as well.

Pre micro usb, like 6110 3210 lol

 

[Thor]

USB-C is supperior

 

[supersunbird]

USB-C is supperior

Unlike your spelling .

 

[konfab]

Sure but at least you could charge them via the microusb port as well.

Is this going to be the "checking the water on a beetle" joke for our generation?

 

[airborne]

I thought this was old news?
Why hasn't Apple complied yet

 

[DA-LION-619]

I thought this was old news?
Why hasn't Apple complied yet

This is new, forcing USB-C ports into everything is going to end badly.

 

[Ockie]

This is new, forcing USB-C ports into everything is going to end badly.

How so?

 

[Crowley]

How so?

Now the Apple fans won't be able to tell everybody that they use a iPhone by walking around the office and asking for a Apple charger.

 

[greg0205]

Already has MagSafe... Time to lose the Lightning/USB-C completely.

 

[DA-LION-619]

How so?

The USB spec is a mess, this problem already happened when mobile devices originally got the USB-C connector.
Wrong chargers, wrong cables, devices without protection etc.

 

[backstreetboy]

The USB spec is a mess, this problem already happened when mobile devices originally got the USB-C connector.
Wrong chargers, wrong cables, devices without protection etc.