EU is now forcing Apple to only sell iPhones with USB-C charging ports. The European Union said that the gadget maker has until 2024 to achieve this requirement.
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This simply means that if Apple can't produce iPhones that have USB-C charging ports, then it will not be allowed to sell its popular smartphones in the EU countries; Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, etc.
For the past few years, the European Parliament and the European Commission have been negotiating with other tech firms so that electronics can have a common charger.
Now, EU lawmakers decided to pass new legislation that will require all smartphones with wired charging techs to have USB-C charging ports.
EU Forces Apple To Only Sell iPhone With USB-C Charging Port
According to Business Insider's latest report, the new legislation forcing Apple to sell iPhones with USB-C charging ports is a part of the EU's effort to make gadgets more sustainable.
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EU lawmakers believe that if all electronics can have one common charger, the e-waste can be reduced. It can also make consumers' lives easier since they can use only a single charger for all their devices.
But, if Apple will not be able to comply, it is required to sell only wireless iPhone models. As of press time, there are already some Apple gadgets that rely on USB-C ports.
However, the iOS smartphone is still not one of them. With the arrival of the EU's new legislation, this situation is expected to change.
Officials also claimed that the new rule could encourage consumers to re-use their chargers. If you want to see further details about the new USB-C charging port requirement for iPhones, you can visit this link.
iPhone USB-C Charging Port Already Tested?
Recently, GSM Arena reported that Apple was already testing the iPhone USB-C charging port integration.
Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the giant tech firm will start producing these smartphone versions as early as 2023.
Of course, this will remain a rumor until Apple confirms it. On the other hand, the gadget manufacturer is also believed to be working on a new adapter that will let USB-C-based iPhones remain compatible with accessories designed for the Lightning connector.
Meanwhile, Apple's WWDC 2022 event confirmed the new iPadOS 16.
On the other hand, speculations claim that all iPhone 14 will have 6G of RAM.
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