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LocoCoyote t1_izvzrl2 wrote

That’s like predicting the sun will rise tomorrow.

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sarabada OP t1_izw00kz wrote

People were concerned Apple would wait until the iPhone 16 or 17 (closer to the deadline) rather than the next major release.

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shit_dicks t1_izxqgw7 wrote

Would their entire lineup of phones sold as new need to be compliant? Because if so, then starting with the iPhone 15 makes sense. By the time the 16 rolls out, then you’d have the 16, 15, and SE (🤞🏼) all with USB C.

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sarabada OP t1_izxr0um wrote

Only devices/models first released to the public on or after 28 December 2024 would have to comply. If Apple keeps up the yearly September releases that would mean the iPhone 17 (September 2025) is the first iPhone that has to comply to the regulations.

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LocoCoyote t1_izw02er wrote

Which people?

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sarabada OP t1_izw082y wrote

Almost every online thread involving any discussion about Apple and USB-C.

“They will go portless before USB-C” or “They will wait until just before the deadline” are common sentiments.

EDIT: Recent example of a thread with many such comments.

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DreamWunder t1_izw2uaf wrote

It was pretty widely accepted that Apple was going to switch to usb c because of EU forcing law to switch. Any quick google search in past several weeks showed this

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natayaway t1_izw3cz2 wrote

The EU law literally has it so that the deadline to switch is in 2024. Which is the deadline to get all the approval and certifications of a design, not sale of the device.

Which means it could be as late as 2025 with a Lightning iPhone if Apple held off that long, since that's when Apple would be releasing the phone they obtained certs for in 2024.

Moving to USB-C any earlier than the deadline is a move no one expects Apple to make.

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spartaman64 t1_izz4ent wrote

true but you can easily see it coming with airpod 2 being type C

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Timerly t1_izw6jy0 wrote

Design had to start way earlier. Since the EU decision hasn't been set to a timeframe for too long it was just prudent to expedite the switch in case the timeline got worse. So this really is water is wet news.

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SpecialNose9325 t1_izw76ls wrote

My guess is that they are gonna take a gamble with the 2024 iPhone going portless and revert back in 2025 if shit hits the ceiling. Seems like a classing Apple move to me.

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DevAnalyzeOperate t1_izw98x0 wrote

Totally out of character for Apple, can't disagree more.

What could be less Apple-like than admitting a mistake and changing a design to a better one after a year?

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SpecialNose9325 t1_izwcwcc wrote

Apple does not have precedent of admitting fault in the past, but the Mac team in particular has gone back on their choices in the past few years, including publicly admitting that it didnt work out (Butterfly Keyboard, Ports, MagSafe).

On the iPhone side, they silently just add/remove features and dont mention it (TouchID on iPad, 3D Touch on iPhone)

So I see it possible that One of the 2024 iPhone (Pro Max/Ultra) will be portless, and its success will determine if the next years iPhone will stay portless or jump onto USB C.

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stylz168 t1_izxf2nz wrote

I'm not sure why everyone jumps on that bandwagon. You would instantly alienate everyone who drives a car and doesn't have wireless CarPlay, just for starters.

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SpecialNose9325 t1_izxj4vy wrote

I think you replied to the wrong thing

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stylz168 t1_izxrcro wrote

I was referring to your comment on a portless iPhone Pro/Max/Ultra and how it would alienate a base of users right out of the gate.

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SpecialNose9325 t1_j00pfy5 wrote

Alienate how ? It will simply be an exclusive feature that comes to the Max/Ultra first. It will have the same public reception as the dynamic island. I don't see how it could cause a negative image.

The carplay wire can be replaced by a massage puck and the world goes on.

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mrezhash3750 t1_izw5zin wrote

Why? The numbers serve their purpose. No need to get creative and confuse everyone.

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Fresh-Temporary666 t1_j01cnmb wrote

Ive never owned an iPhone and think that would be stupid. I hate new names for tech they have always named in a series. I've always appreciated how the Playstation series doesn't deviate from that.

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UsaToVietnam t1_izwajo5 wrote

Apple will never release a C port. They'll just throw in a dongle for compliance

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Pepega_throw t1_izwc4hl wrote

USB 2.0 in 2023 is utterly absurd.

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LocoCoyote t1_izwcbeg wrote

No, not really. The only reason they are implementing it at this time is for charging…I seriously doubt it will have the full USB-C functionality. EU is forcing this to happen now.

Not that I wouldn’t like to be able to connect more devices to my iPhone…but Apple won’t roll it out until they can ensure it won’t cause more problems than it solves.

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TheHunter920 t1_izwgeqg wrote

there was some speculation that Apple would remove the port entirely, as Apple didn't confirm they would use USB-C, they only said they will "have to comply"

edit: Ming-Chi Kuo confirmed Apple's adoption of type-C, so glad to hear the "portless" iPhone won't be here anytime soon

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spartaman64 t1_izz4s1y wrote

the EU commission thought of that and put in law that companies cant do that. also apple already signaled that they are going to comply by making airpod 2 usb C

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nicuramar t1_j097gbi wrote

> the EU commission thought of that and put in law that companies cant do that.

No, actually. The legislation specifically only applies to devices being capable of being charged by wire, and up to 100W, and in certain categories.

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