Submitted by captmaxwell t3_yerdgw in technology
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LigerXT5 t1_itzt6r0 wrote
Not just multiple cables, adapters too. Sure you can get a Micro USB to C and Lightning, but those things can be lost easily.
I've got about a dozen 10-15ft USB cables, and a handful of USB adapters, just juggle between my old and new mobiles, and when guests come over.
kuldan5853 t1_iu0wfrm wrote
I was so happy when I finally had all my friends, my own household and most of my gadgets all on USB-C. The only outlier right now are old headphones we're rarely using, a very old tablet I just keep around for comics (>10 years old), and my PS4 controller.
PepperShaken t1_itzpjvh wrote
That would seem petty and misguided.
marocain_iii t1_iu0w9kf wrote
>That would seem petty and misguided.
Misguided? That would be incredibly smart actually.
Tim Cook is utterly obsessed about margins.
Apple fought extremely hard against the European proposal, until they lost. Everybody in the industry knows that chargers sold by Apple are sold with a good margin $$$.
Executives within the company are also well aware that their average Apple consumer has a religious fervor for them. Regardless of the things the company has done or will do, they assume consumers will always support Apple, no matter.
They intend to profit from that. There is no reason to voluntarly reduce their margins worldwide because of a EU decision.
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throwaway836282672 t1_iu1aa36 wrote
If this happens (and who knows), I suspect that they'll launch a better iPhone or cheaper one in the non-EU represented region with Apple's high margin proprietary charging system. However, I don't get it - economies of scale say this won't happen.
maconsultant t1_itzpi5z wrote
Of course it wouldn’t.. 😂
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voodoovan t1_iu1o6dt wrote
It won't happen. Apple has already planned for the lack profits from lightning by not including a charger in the box.
GottJebediah t1_iu240m7 wrote
Just skipping straight to wireless charging and getting rid of the port all together would be the ultimate side step here.
McBurty t1_itzhxla wrote
Thats fine but get ready for gray market orders off the charts! Tired of traveling with multiple cables.