Opinion: The iPhone’s pivot to USB-C is good for the planet, consumers — and me
Sep12
New iPhones always arrive with upgrades, but this year’s crop will feature one improvement that Apple didn’t want to make. As a result of new EU rules, the US tech giant is set to ditch its Lightning charging cable for a USB-C wire. The entire range of iPhone 15s is expected to make the transition. Full details will be revealed at Apple’s Wonderlust event, which begins at 19:00 CEST today. The move will satisfy EU requirements to standardise mobile chargers. From 28 December 2024, every new phone sold in the bloc will have to use USB Type-C for wire charging. The…
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