[Oni]

Apple may be switching to USB-C, despite their history of using Lightning. EU legislators are completely braindead, but standardization could be good for everyone.

Apple will potentially launch its iPhone 15 models in the second half of 2023 with USB-C instead of a Lightning port. At this point, USB-C has become a standard on all Android flagships. In his latest tweet, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the iPhone 15 models in 2023 will house a USB-C port instead of Lightning. Kuo also mentions that the addition of USB-C will allow faster data transfer and charging speeds on the iPhone.

It was previously mentioned by the analyst that Apple will keep on using its proprietary Lightning port on the iPhone for the "foreseeable future". He stated that switching to USB-C could potentially harm the waterproofing specifications. Now, the company has changed its stance on the subject and might be planning to switch to the new standard. Apple could be under immense pressure from the EU that could have changed the course of its decision.

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[Jiggly]

I understand what the EU is trying to do, but the type of charge used is unlikely to make the change to electronic waste where it's needed. The real problem is the fact if something is even slightly broken, we throw it away. Until you can change that, you're not going to see a real reduction in electronics waste, surely?

I think Apple has a point, standardisation could well stifle innovation opportunities. However, it's only an EU regulation. If you're that committed to innovation, you could do what the car manufacturers are doing: changing the product by country. Although, naturally, this could cut into profit.