There will need to be an Apple USB-C iPhone by December 2024. We’ll likely see it a lot earlier, but the clock is officially ticking.
Earlier this year, the EU officially agreed upon a law that requires manufacturers to use a common charger solution for all applicable products. This set the wheels in motion for what we’ve always wanted: an iPhone that doesn’t have a Lightning port.
Today, the EU finally set a specific date for the enforcement of this law: December 28, 2024 (via The Verge).