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EU demands that every smartphone, tablet be capable of being charged using a USB-C cable.
A standard USB-C charger with a USB-C connection will be required for all telephones, tablets, and other consumer gadgets sold in the European Union by 2023. This is stated in a bill that was presented by the European Commission (EC) on Thursday.
According to the European Commission, this is significantly more convenient for customers because numerous different charges are now frequently required for various gadgets. This, according to European Commissioner Thierry Breton, needs to be addressed immediately. It should be possible for everyone in the family to use the same charger in the near future, regardless of what phone they have."
Furthermore, because manufacturers continue to include standard chargers with their products, a universal charger could help to reduce waste significantly. The new legislation will have a significant impact on Apple, in particular, because the business now supplies all of its mobile phones with a Lightning connector, which was previously unavailable. Numerous Android phone makers are already utilizing the USB Type-C connector.
Electronic earphones, smart watches, and fitness trackers will not be covered by the new rule. According to the European Commission, this is due to the size and manner in which these devices are used.
Apple doesn't like European plans
Apple has already stated that it does not agree with the European Union's objectives for the future. According to the tech giant, this would result in a stagnation of innovation as well as mountains of electronic garbage, as previously advertised accessories for Apple products would no longer be able to be utilized.Since 2010, the European Union has been developing ideas for a universal charger, but has so far relied on voluntary action from the sector to move forward. They were mainly unsuccessful in their endeavors.
Before it can be implemented, the law must first be passed by the EU's member states as well as the European Parliament. The European Parliament has previously been informed of an important finding regarding a universal charger. Manufacturers will have two years to adjust to the new standard following the passage of the legislation.
With the new legislation, Apple's Lightning cable would become obsolete.
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#5949131 Posted on: 09/24/2021 09:34 AM
iPad Pro has usbc, but not iPhone, silly really
iPad Pro has usbc, but not iPhone, silly really
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#5949134 Posted on: 09/24/2021 09:49 AM
So, is Apple's Lightning connection more capable than USB-C? If it isn't, Apple's argument doesn't hold water. Although forcing every third party accessory maker to pay licensing fees is also an innovation, not a technological innovation but a business innovation.
I didn't even know new iPhones don't use USB-C. I thought the Lightning connector was a thing of the past, back when Apple didn't want to use micro-usb. That was understandable since micro-usb wasn't robust, nor was it orientation insensitive.
Since I don't use Apple products, I don't really care, but if this goes through, I suppose it would help future Apple users. Personally, I wish the EU tried to do something about crypto currencies instead, but I guess that will take 10 years as well. How many people does the EU need to change a light bulb? Just one, but it will take 10 years.
IIRC: Apple's Lightning connector has the data transfer speed of USB 2.0, even on the latest devices. If this is the case, I suspect it might be Apple trying to entice people to backup everything through iCloud, instead of locally backing up using iTunes.
So, is Apple's Lightning connection more capable than USB-C? If it isn't, Apple's argument doesn't hold water. Although forcing every third party accessory maker to pay licensing fees is also an innovation, not a technological innovation but a business innovation.
I didn't even know new iPhones don't use USB-C. I thought the Lightning connector was a thing of the past, back when Apple didn't want to use micro-usb. That was understandable since micro-usb wasn't robust, nor was it orientation insensitive.
Since I don't use Apple products, I don't really care, but if this goes through, I suppose it would help future Apple users. Personally, I wish the EU tried to do something about crypto currencies instead, but I guess that will take 10 years as well. How many people does the EU need to change a light bulb? Just one, but it will take 10 years.
IIRC: Apple's Lightning connector has the data transfer speed of USB 2.0, even on the latest devices. If this is the case, I suspect it might be Apple trying to entice people to backup everything through iCloud, instead of locally backing up using iTunes.
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#5949137 Posted on: 09/24/2021 09:56 AM
THIS RIGHT HERE!!!!!
It needs to be done! USBC should of been adtopted years ago. Instead you have companies like Apple who release a new phone one year with a new state of the art unbeatable £60-£90 cable..... Then a year later release a new phone with A NEW CABLE that is once again £60-£90 but this one is even better than last year and they are not comptiable with each other because "F THE CONSUMER GIVE ME MONEY!!"
If everything uses the same standard its much better for the consumer. It's obviously up to the companies what speeds and features they put into said connector. Heck, have Apple not heard about Thunderbolt 3??? It uses the same connector as USBC and has upwards of 40GB/s and 100W+ charging.
7072
I strongly think Apple with counter this though, much like they have done with headphone jacks.... just remove the cable entirely and make the whole device wireless. Wireless data, nfc, bluetooth, and charging and pushing the iCloud even more.... this way they can release a charging dock thats better than last year but this time it costs £150!
THIS RIGHT HERE!!!!!
It needs to be done! USBC should of been adtopted years ago. Instead you have companies like Apple who release a new phone one year with a new state of the art unbeatable £60-£90 cable..... Then a year later release a new phone with A NEW CABLE that is once again £60-£90 but this one is even better than last year and they are not comptiable with each other because "F THE CONSUMER GIVE ME MONEY!!"
If everything uses the same standard its much better for the consumer. It's obviously up to the companies what speeds and features they put into said connector. Heck, have Apple not heard about Thunderbolt 3??? It uses the same connector as USBC and has upwards of 40GB/s and 100W+ charging.
7072
I strongly think Apple with counter this though, much like they have done with headphone jacks.... just remove the cable entirely and make the whole device wireless. Wireless data, nfc, bluetooth, and charging and pushing the iCloud even more.... this way they can release a charging dock thats better than last year but this time it costs £150!
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#5949138 Posted on: 09/24/2021 10:09 AM
Of course Apple disagrees.
We're talking about a company that came up with the "Made for iPhone" "innovation", and demands royalties in order to allow the printing of "Made for iPhone" logo on an accessory box.
They make money out of thin air with the accessories.
Of course Apple disagrees.
We're talking about a company that came up with the "Made for iPhone" "innovation", and demands royalties in order to allow the printing of "Made for iPhone" logo on an accessory box.
They make money out of thin air with the accessories.
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So, is Apple's Lightning connection more capable than USB-C? If it isn't, Apple's argument doesn't hold water. Although forcing every third party accessory maker to pay licensing fees is also an innovation, not a technological innovation but a business innovation.
I didn't even know new iPhones don't use USB-C. I thought the Lightning connector was a thing of the past, back when Apple didn't want to use micro-usb. That was understandable since micro-usb wasn't robust, nor was it orientation insensitive.
Since I don't use Apple products, I don't really care, but if this goes through, I suppose it would help future Apple users. Personally, I wish the EU tried to do something about crypto currencies instead, but I guess that will take 10 years as well. How many people does the EU need to change a light bulb? Just one, but it will take 10 years.