The European Union is one step closer to forcing Apple to make a USB-C iPhone, as MEPs agree on standard charging port for portable devices.
A recent report claimed that the iPhone 14’s Lightning port isn’t being replaced by USB-C, but Apple will increase the transfer speeds on the Pro models. The same story said Apple is getting closer to launching a portless iPhone, with MagSafe reportedly playing a role in handling data transfers on the device. On the verge of that report, news from the European Union dropped that made the USB-C iPhone seem even more inevitable. The EU is getting closer to mandating a universal charger from every smartphone maker, which obviously includes Apple. The iPhone maker is the only holdout in the business, as every other brand has already switched to the USB-C standard. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted this week in support of legislation that would force Apple to add USB-C charging to the iPhone in the near future. Only two members of the EU’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee voted against the proposal, with 43 supporting the universal chargers. The legislation would cover all battery-powered electronic devices that can be recharged with a cable, not just smartphones. USB-C connectors should be available on phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, headphones, headsets, game consoles, portable speakers, etc.
