Also, to go full USB-C, I need to buy new headphones, keyboards, trackpads, remotes...
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And given how inefficient wireless is, this is bad for the environment.
I find my USB-C cables fray less than the lightning ones - whilst the connector is somewhat better, the cables themselves are not good.
Or you know, not use wireless. Wireless is a convenience.
You do have a choice you know.
I honestly don't care about the connector on my phone. I am concerned tho that a political body is trying to pick technology standards. Also, how long does this order last? As in, 10 years from now will all phones still require USB-C? Will they have to vote again to rescind this? Is this a cycle we really want to get into the political sphere? Would this make something like mag-safe (which is brilliant) illegal?
I'm convinced some of you chew on your cables like rats. I've had the same Lighting cables for years with zero issues.
The exemption is only for devices that are too small for usb-c ports. Idk how or if Apple would argue the iPhone is too small for it.
It doesn't make MagSafe illegal, the current documentation as it stands says that innovation should decide what wireless standards should be in place.
These market standards exist at this point to reduce e-waste generated by having loads of different cables doing basically the same thing: power delivery and data communication.
Apple is in a unique position where they are using both technologies and charging for the license to build accessories which use their standard, whilst pushing different standards for everything else.
I seriously doubt this is feasible, or even possible, but a port that combines USB-C and MagSafe would be the bee's knees for portable gadgets.
What I mean is a port where there is a hole in the centre for USB-C, as normal, but surrounding that – likely in a slight depression – would be a MagSafe connection. Depending on your needs, or the situation you're in, you could choose which cable to use.
This would, of course, only be for power and not data, but I would love love love this for my AirPods and iPhone.
Again, I know this is probably not possible/feasible; I only offer it as fun speculation.
(all stand in awe at my DaVinci-like diagram)
What I mean is a port where there is a hole in the centre for USB-C, as normal, but surrounding that – likely in a slight depression – would be a MagSafe connection. Depending on your needs, or the situation you're in, you could choose which cable to use.
This would, of course, only be for power and not data, but I would love love love this for my AirPods and iPhone.
Again, I know this is probably not possible/feasible; I only offer it as fun speculation.
(all stand in awe at my DaVinci-like diagram)
“Apple, which across a wide range of products, continues to use a decade-old port.” I have news for you… USB-C is also a decade old.
Only if it’s a charging port right?
Because, at least on the iPhone, it could become a data only port
Did the ruling mention headphones as well? I didn’t see that mentioned in the article. Hope this means the next AirPods Max will have USB-C, too.
EDIT: Never mind, im clearly having vision issues today. It’s literally in the first couple lines of the ruling lol. Oops!
EDIT: Never mind, im clearly having vision issues today. It’s literally in the first couple lines of the ruling lol. Oops!
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You say this while hilariously ignoring that Apple is choosing to use a connector that has long jumped the shark. You’re also viewing this incorrectly, as an antagonistic relationship. The EU isn’t trying to lock people into outdated technology (that would be Apple). I have no doubt that if 10 years from now a new higher performance connector is created, that the EU would listen to a consortium of tech companies asking to have the standard changed.
The EU may force a standard on to Apple but I have no doubt Apple will find a way to make sure that their USB-C cable is still 'tied' to the Apple product by means of some electronics in the plastic housing of the USB-C connector that Apple devices will see it as a legitimate Apple cable and therefore Apple will say that only Apple authorised USB-C cables should be used on their devices. If owners then start having charging/connection problems Apple support will just say 'are you using an Apple authorised USB-C cable'.
You could just buy a cheap wired headset with a lightning connector, or a tiny adapter for your existing headphones - which is exactly what I did. This in no way required anyone to buy AirPods. 10000000%
No, they will refuse, the British famously wanted control back. Where would they end up if they now followed a decision of the European Parliament?
Get the Brexit done!
I hope Apple triples its budget for support and warranty claims when people call in and return their new phones because for some reason they won’t charge when plugged in. That’s a guaranteed cluster**** waiting to happen.Only if it’s a charging port right?
Because, at least on the iPhone, it could become a data only port
Illinois tried to with the vaccination and face mask mandates, and I simply found a way to get around the vaccination mandate and never complied with the face mask or quarantine mandates.
1. No, no corporation will be able to implement a better connector than USB-C (replace it) and see if costumers like it or not.
2. I don’t think anyone who has ever taken a look to Apple’s earning reports can say Lightning is more than peanuts to them (and they would gladly switch if costumers preferred USB-C, since that would greatly compensate the loss).