Apple takes revenge on EU's USB-C requirements

Stefan Mileschin · 14th February 2023, 14:12

We will limit what it can do

Fruity-cargo cult Apple is so angry that the EU forced it to dump its lightning port in favour of USB-C that it is introducing a limited version of the spec in its iPhone 15.

According to a Chinese social media site Weibo, the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro devices will be fitted with an integrated circuit holding an authenticator chip, so peripherals can be checked for their compatibility.

The big idea is that Apple will undo the aims of the EU requirement by forcing customers to buy its "special" USB-C chargers and not be allowed to plug in just any old charger. This will effectively make the EU attempts to reduce technology waste null and void,

We will know in September when the iPhone 15 with USB-C is expected to make its debut. About that time we will see how the EU reacts. Apple has until 2024 to conform to the EU standard so this might just be seeing if the EU will allow it to get away with it.

https://fudzilla.com/news/mobile/563...c-requirements

14th February 2023, 14:12	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,966	Apple takes revenge on EU's USB-C requirements We will limit what it can do Fruity-cargo cult Apple is so angry that the EU forced it to dump its lightning port in favour of USB-C that it is introducing a limited version of the spec in its iPhone 15. According to a Chinese social media site Weibo, the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro devices will be fitted with an integrated circuit holding an authenticator chip, so peripherals can be checked for their compatibility. The big idea is that Apple will undo the aims of the EU requirement by forcing customers to buy its "special" USB-C chargers and not be allowed to plug in just any old charger. This will effectively make the EU attempts to reduce technology waste null and void, We will know in September when the iPhone 15 with USB-C is expected to make its debut. About that time we will see how the EU reacts. Apple has until 2024 to conform to the EU standard so this might just be seeing if the EU will allow it to get away with it. https://fudzilla.com/news/mobile/563...c-requirements

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