This makes a mockery of Apple's (so called) green credentials. No reason, other than greed, not to switch to USB C.
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Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse Still Feature Lightning Instead of USB-C
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it's not a new product, so they can happily sell it like that even after 09/2024
the new EU law says you cannot introduce a device/accessory with a charging port other than Type-C to the market
Opposite. There is nothing suggesting that not going to usb c is greed. On the contrary, destroying or disposing of a large amount of peripherals with lighting is wasteful and stupid.
Make your argument instead of a motherhood statement with no substance.
Actually this is also incorrect. You are still allowed to add 2 charging ports to your device, and only one needs to be USB-C. Only when there is only ONE charging port, it needs to be USB-C. For example the MacBooks with MagSafe also charge using USB-C, they are allowed under this EU legislation.
This is also very important, since Power over Ethernet exists (which would otherwise be outlawed) and even some HDMI devices only require power from that port. (But most have USB-C as a backup for power)
Why would he resign? He’s doing exactly what he was hired to do. Pad profit margins.
Precisely my thought too. It’s not as if they’re BTO (built to order). Better to sell existing stock rather than scrapping it with the environmental impact that would have.
lol these are some of the cringiest post I’ve ever seen. One guy said “Apples missed the plot”, “Tim needs to resign” another “I’m speechless” 😂 😂 😂
bro it’s a charge cable for a keyboard and mouse, a mouse you are going to replace anyways you aren’t backing your mouse up onto an external calm down.
bro it’s a charge cable for a keyboard and mouse, a mouse you are going to replace anyways you aren’t backing your mouse up onto an external calm down.
Whelp, guess I’m not replacing my dying Magic Mouse with an upgraded model with a reasonably designed recharge port placement after all.
Any suggestions for a none Apple mouse that works with lefties and feels like a Magic Mouse in the hand?
Any suggestions for a none Apple mouse that works with lefties and feels like a Magic Mouse in the hand?
The fact we're having to rely on technicalities of EU regulations to force Apple into doing things is a disgrace.
This is just crap for the consumer, knowingly selling a 'new' computer with obsolete connectors, and shouldn't be happening.
You must forgive apple, they've been busy working on Apple Car prototype in the style of Magic Mouse:
I wonder if this is just another middle finger to the EU, or it really is an inventory clearance event…