The American technology giant Apple has officially announced the transition of the iPhone to a USB-C port. The European Union mandated that all phones use a charging cable with a physical charger. After that, Apple clarified that an iPhone USB C support would be released. Apple’s senior VP, Greg Joswiak, responded (Joanna Stern of The Wall Street Journal asked if the firm will switch Lightning) by saying they must obey; they have no other option. Although he still needs to provide a release date, Apple must implement USB-C in its flagship device by 2024.
IPhones slated for release in 2023 may feature iPhone USB C charging. It is expected to make the technology universal rather than merely available in the European Union. As users won’t have to purchase a brand-new charger each time they purchase a smartphone, EU lawmakers claim the regulations will cut waste.
EU Rules USB C
During a conversation with Joswiak and the software VP Craig Federighi at the WSJ’s Tech Live meeting, Stern took up the law and inquired about when we may anticipate seeing iPhone Type C on an iPhone. The Europeans pick the timeframe for European customers, Joswiak retorted. According to current legislation, all smartphones and tablets must support iPhone USB C by 2024. Joswiak declined to say if the adapter would be available on smartphone sales outside of the EU. However, he did make it apparent that Apple is not pleased about being forced by law to make the change.
Joswiak went into great detail about how Apple has permanently opted to do its own thing and empower its technicians instead of being coerced into embracing hardware norms by legislators before recognizing that the firm must abide by the law. He listed the instances where Apple was pressured to meet arbitrary criteria as examples, including Micro USB and hearing aid compliance.
Advantage
Additionally, he asserted that the uniformity problem had been mostly resolved by charging units with removable connections. Upgrading the iPhone from Lightening to Apple USB C would generate a lot of electronic garbage. He honestly does not think the reason is convincing. He had to change most of his Lightning cables every so often. At the same time, he needed to change his phones as they broke or got eaten by cats.
It’s telling what did not appear: a port less iPhone that only uses wireless charging, a technique that should be legal. Joswiak did not refer to the firm considering its options or exploring alternatives to include a USB-C connector on iPhone. The response they received was dejected and a little windy. However, it eventually led to what seemed like a foregone conclusion. iPhone USB C is the connector of the future for attaching to and powering your iPhone.
Environmental Profit
Joswiak acknowledged that he understood the EU wants to obtain a great thing by reducing e-waste. However, he claimed that Apple and the EU had debated the push to USB C for more than ten years. He noted that anyone could utilize a cable appropriate for their smartphone. Thanks to Apple’s removable charging cables and USB power adapters.
Over a billion people use Apple’s chargers, adding that forcing people to discard their Lighting cables will increase e-waste. As per the European Parliament, 11,000 tons of electronic trash are thought to be produced annually by discarded and unused chargers. Customers might save up to 250 million euros annually by eliminating this waste.
