Apple will be forced to change charger after EU votes to use USB-C connectors

The European parliament has voted to introduce a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024 in a move that presents difficulties for Apple, whose iPhones use a different power connector.

The vote confirms an earlier agreement among EU institutions and will make USB-C connectors used by Android-based devices the EU standard, forcing Apple to change its charging port for its devices.

Among big providers of electronic devices to European customers, Apple is expected to be among the most affected, but analysts also expect a possible positive impact because it could encourage shoppers to buy the company’s latest gadgets instead of ones without USB-C.

The deal also covers e-readers, earbuds and other technologies, meaning it may also have an impact on Samsung, Huawei and other device makers, analysts said.

Apple has in the past warned that the proposal would hurt innovation and create waste.

Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, said the vote made it “inevitable” that the iPhone 15, expected in 2023, will have a USB-C port.

“This is a victory for common sense. Although Apple has a huge installed base of lightning cable-powered devices, the ubiquity of USB-C across all consumer electronics products means that harmonising on USB-C makes perfect sense.”

Wood added that he expected Apple to adopt the USB-C port in the UK and globally.

“Irrespective of whether the UK government mandates the move to USB-C or not, UK consumers will get the technology by default. It will make no sense for consumer electronics manufacturers to offer devices with anything else,” he said.

Bloomberg reported in May that Apple was working on an iPhone with a USB-C charging port that could debut next year.

EU lawmakers supported the reform with a large majority, with 602 votes in favour and only 13 against.

The change had been discussed for years and was prompted by complaints from iPhone and Android users about having to switch to different chargers for their devices.

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, has estimated that the single charger would save about €250m (£218m) for consumers.

Apple declined to comment.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/04/eu-votes-to-force-all-phones-to-use-same-charger-by-2024

How is this a problem?

Is phone charger the problem of this world?

Nice.


I'd vote a type-C type. It lasts longer and hardly do the chips pluck out.

Pafra,it saves some cash for customer thereby it reduces the income apple get from the charger sales

They will get the money back from those buyers that buy every new model of iphone every year by increasing the price

Apple products are too expensive and over priced. The world is letting them get away with it because it's Apple.


Imagine all Apple products even the once made by other manufacturer expensive just because Apple logo is on them and they are made for Apple only.

The type c will means both earphones and charger will work with all Apple products.

HarlequinLekex:
Pafra,it saves some cash for customer thereby it reduces the income apple get from the charger sales

I don't think so. No body uses charger for ever. Charger's will still sale

chatinent:
Nice.


I'd vote a type-C type. It lasts longer and hardly do the chips pluck out.

Apple USB is better sha. It's hardly wear out. As everything is solid and rigid. Unlike USB type-C.

The Bill is more like a sponsored bill.

Zonefree:
Is phone charger the problem of this world?

Even as NEPA is never steady, always taken the light anytime they like


EU are now worrying about charger

Android to iphone

While here for Nigeria, the likes of DSTV and PHCN dey always disagree with our lawmakers

I thought apple will argue to much.

Apple will just add charging head adapter to the list of things to buy alongside the phone

fineboynl:


Apple USB is better sha. It's hardly wear out. As everything is solid and rigid. Unlike USB type-C.

The Bill is more like a sponsored bill.

no. You're just an isheep

fineboynl:


Apple USB is better sha. It's hardly wear out. As everything is solid and rigid. Unlike USB type-C.

The Bill is more like a sponsored bill.

I'm sure you don't know what you're talking about. Only a deluded person will say the lightning port is better than the USB-C port are you kidding me!!

shezy14:
I'm sure you don't know what you're talking about. Only a deluded person will say the lightning port is better than the USB-C port are you kidding me!!

Lightning cables handle tip breakage better than their USB-C counterparts. The male connector needs to be removed from the iPhone's port, and after that it's good to go. When a USB-C tip breaks there is a 57 percent chance its inner connectors will be damaged before the outside metal tip

fineboynl:


Lightning cables handle tip breakage better than their USB-C counterparts. The male connector needs to be removed from the iPhone's port, and after that it's good to go. When a USB-C tip breaks there is a 57 percent chance its inner connectors will be damaged before the outside metal tip

You're talking rubbish. In real life we all know USB-C last much much longer than that shit, many iPhone users change their cable very often compared to USB-C.
USB-C can take more than 120W of power and they power many laptops of today. That shit lightning can barely take 30W talkless of 120W