Apple complies with European Union law

the next iPhone It will be for the first time Different charging port Of the former, Lightning also possesses it apple It will change with the most common, USB Type-C.

The above movement, as mentioned BBCcomplies with European Union law that requires phone manufacturers to adopt a Common charging connection by December 2024This is to save consumers money and reduce waste.

Most new Apple products, such as the latest iPads, Already used Type-C, But the company argued against EU law.

In September 2021, when it was first introduced, an Apple spokesperson told BBC News: “Strict regulation that imposes only one type of connection stifles rather than encourages innovation, which in turn will harm consumers in Europe and around the world.”

Lightning transformers for USB Type-C Already available from other electronics brands, including Amazon, all iPhone Since the release of the iPhone 8 in 2017, the phone has supported wireless charging.

Since today’s iPhone 14 now appears to be the last Apple device to use it exclusively, this could indicate The beginning of the end of a Lightning cable.

It is unclear whether this will be a global change to the product, although it is unlikely that the tech giant will make a variant of the device just for the European market.

Changes are expected in new devices iPhone 15 And iPhone 15 Prowhich is scheduled to be unveiled next week at the company’s annual fall event.

According to a news report by Bloomberg, the benefits of the change for users will include the ability for customers to use a single charger for iPad, Mac and iPhone, as well as faster download speeds.

EU law on public chargers covers a range of “small and medium-sized portable electronic devices”, according to the EU, including:

• mobile phones
• Tablets
• E-readers
• Mice and keyboards
• GPS devices
• headphones
• Digital cameras
• portable video game consoles;
• Portable speakers.

Any of these devices should be charged using a wired cable USB Type C portRegardless of the device manufacturer.

the laptops They will also have to adhere to the rules, but manufacturers have more time to make changes.

According to the European Union, consumers will save “up to 250 million euros per year on unnecessary charger purchases.” Reducing 11 thousand tons of waste annually.

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