iPhone 15 Will Finally Make The Switch To USB-C Charging
Apple's iPhone 15 will likely ship with a USB-C port instead of Lightning following proposed legislation by the European Union. The legislation has been a long time in the making, with the original plans to standardize a charging port going back more than a decade. However, the European Parliament only announced concrete transition plans last September. Once the legislation is enacted, USB-C will become the universal charging standard in the EU for consumer tech gadgets.
Apple initially introduced the Lightning port in 2012. It was revolutionary at the time, as it was substantially smaller than the clunky old 30-pin connector used by previous iPhones. What's more, Lightning connectors also come with a reversible design, something that has been adopted by USB-C as well. Unlike Micro USB, the reversible design in Lightning and USB-C allows users to plug in their cable either way without affecting functionality. Thanks to the impending legislation, Apple is already testing iPhones with USB-C ports, meaning the transition is only a matter of time.
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European Union lawmakers are set to pass legislation that will require all mobile gadgets to use USB-C ports for wired charging. According to a press release announcing the EU's new plans, all mobile devices sold in the EU must have a USB-C port «by autumn 2024.» The rule will apply to smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles, e-readers and more. Laptops will also have to comply eventually, but they'll get a bit more time to ensure compliance. The proposed legislation will still need to be voted on by the EU Parliament and Council later this year for the rule to come into
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