Last Tuesday (4), UEuropean Union passes law requiring mobile device manufacturers to use USB-C connector to charge devices. The move was supported by Tony Fadell, a former Apple executive. and the inventor of the iPad, who hopes to see the iPhone’s Lightning port replaced by the new standard soon.
Recently on Twitter, Fadell was asked if European regulations would affect Apple’s upcoming projects. At that time, former engineer said booting iPhone with USB-C is the right thing to do.
“I don’t see this as a problem as the world approaches USB-C. So I am not worried about this arrangement. They’re just forcing Apple to do the right thing.”
The biggest concern for Fadell is that Apple is taking a “monopolistic position” and not thinking about the technology itself. The executive believes that being forced to change due to regulations will allow the brand to continue to innovate with products..
“It is much easier to force Apple to make this change through regulation than a monopolistic legal jurisdiction. Again, Apple is abusing its market position,” the executive replied to one of his followers.
Implementation of European Union regulations
The European Union has yet to specify when the USB-C input standard will become mandatory. However The bill stated that the change should take place by the end of 2024..
Earlier, Apple had objected to the regulation on the grounds that the decision would “suffocate rather than encourage innovation”. However, recent leaks show that iPhone 15 may launch with USB-C connector Instead of lightning port.
It is worth remembering that the iPad Pro, released in 2018, is one of the first Apple mobile devices with USB-C charging.
Source: Tec Mundo
