The iPhone USB-C Law: Explained!
Marques Brownlee・9 minutes read
Apple is facing uncertainty in transitioning to USBC ports for iPhones due to a new EU legislation mandating all devices to have USBC by 2024, potentially leading to a shift towards wireless charging with MagSafe accessories for future iPhones and other products.
Insights
- Apple has confirmed that it will comply with the EU legislation requiring USBC ports on phones by 2024, but the transition from Lightning to USBC for iPhones remains uncertain due to the company's exploration of portless designs.
- In addition to iPhones, Apple's other products such as the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and AirPods will also need to transition to USBC or adopt portless designs by 2024 to comply with the EU mandate.
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Recent questions
Will all phones in the EU have a USBC port?
Yes
Are Apple executives confirming USBC compliance?
Yes
Is Apple transitioning to a portless iPhone?
Uncertain
Do other Apple products need to transition to USBC?
Yes
What is the deadline for USBC compliance in the EU?
End of 2024
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Summary
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EU mandates USBC ports on Apple devices
- European Union passed legislation mandating all phones in the EU to have a USBC port, including iPhones.
- Apple executives confirmed compliance with the USBC requirement but did not explicitly state they would make a USBC iPhone.
- The law specifies that devices capable of wired charging must have a USBC port by the end of 2024.
- Apple's transition from lightning to USBC is uncertain, as they have been moving towards a portless iPhone.
- Apple may opt to include only a MagSafe wireless charging puck with future iPhones to transition users to wireless charging.
- Other Apple products like the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and AirPods also need to transition to USBC or become portless by 2024.
