All Europe forces iPhones to use USB-C charging ports, except for this one country

The European Union has agreed with the decision to make USB-C a universal charging port for all devices starting Autumn 2024. However, according to the BBC, the UK government is “not currently considering” compliance. European Union requirements for the use of a common charging port. Even so, bringing USB-C to the iPhone is still a work in progress.

While the EU thinks the move will benefit consumers, many companies say it will harm innovation.

However, many people are expecting the appearance of a USB-C universal charging port when it helps them to be able to use it for many other types of devices. Apple’s Lightning charging port has been around for 10 years now, and was previously described by the company as a “modern connector for the next decade” when it was released. This shows that it seems that the Lightning port is about to be replaced as inevitable.

However, the Apple representative still disagrees with the European Union’s decision, saying: “Strict regulations on using only one type of charging port will stifle creativity rather than encourage it, thus causing harm. harmful to consumers in Europe and around the world.”

However, with these new regulations, Apple has no choice but to update this charging port for its devices, including iPhones, AirPods, and the basic iPad line.

As for the UK, since it has exited the European Union under the Brexit agreement, it is not obligated to follow this decision. However, it still applies to Northern Ireland. The deal will let users choose whether they want a charging cable for their new device.

The European Union said:The regulation is part of a major European effort to make products in Europe more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make life easier for consumers..”

At the same time as Europe implements the new decision on the universal charging port, rumors surrounding a new iPhone with a USB-C charging port have also become more common. Well-known Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo predicts, iPhone 15, launched in 2023, will officially convert from Lightning charging port to USB-C charging port.

Bloomberg’s source also predicted the same when saying in a recent report that Apple is internally testing an iPhone design with a USB-C port. Bloomberg also predicts that the first iPhone with a USB-C port will launch in September next year.

Refer to 9to5Mac