Richard1864 t1_jadejlw wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:11 PM

USB-C now required in Europe but not everywhere else. No idea how Apple do the new iPhone until announced by Apple in September.

mrsilver76 t1_jadm6w8 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:59 PM

>USB-C now required in Europe

Not quite. The EU mandate doesn’t kick in until December 28th 2024 and only applies to newly certified devices after that date.

Assuming the usual release dates, Apple could, if they really wanted, stick with lightning on the iPhone 15 and 16.

My bet is USB-C on the iPhone 15 Pro models only and the non-pro models get USB-C the year after.

bluedevil_zg t1_jadi1ci wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Stupidly - but yes. USB-C is required. And when a new technology pops, say USB-G, then what? Everybody will have to wait until EU decides to change the law and define the new standard is required? And then all of the USB-C gadgets and stuff will very fast become obsolete. I bet there’s a new standard just behind the corner…

infinityandbeyond75 t1_jadu8bu wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:49 PM

This was one of Apple’s arguments against it. They said if a new, better cable or port is created a law mandating USB-C would keep the EU behind until all the red tape is passed.

Richard1864 t1_jadusbl wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Exactly. And don’t forget Apple is also working on a iPhone variant with no charging ports, only Wi-Fi charging.