It’s official: iPhone should have USB-C in Europe by 2024
Confirmed: Europe will force the use of USB-C on most devices from 2024, including Apple’s iPhone.
It’s been known for months but it has just become official, the European Parliament voted in favor today Use the USB-C connection as a single charging port in a wide variety of consumer electronic devices end of 2024by including I iPhone and AirPods. In other words, the iPhone 16 should have USB-C in Europe.
The new law was accepted by a majority of votes, 602 votes in favour, 13 against and 8 abstentions. and USB type C charging port will be mandatory in most electronic devices on the market.
Before the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have a USB Type-C charging port, and from spring 2026 this obligation will be extended to include laptops. The General Assembly approved the new law on Tuesday with 602 votes in favour, 13 against and 8 abstentions. This initiative is part of a broader EU strategy to reduce e-waste and inform consumers so they can make more sustainable choices.
The iPhone will have to stop using Lightning in favor of USB-C
USB-C connectivity will be mandatory in 2024
Connectivity via the USB-C port will be mandatory for almost the majority of consumer electronics devices in 2024. However, Apple uses it on most of its devices, MacBooks and iPads have been using USB-C for yearsand Apple Watch are currently exempt from this regulation.
Regardless of manufacturer, the obligation will apply to all mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headsets, e-books, keyboards and mice, as well as video game consoles, speakers, navigation systems and laptops.
to be applied exemptions for very small devices to offer a USB-C port, smartwatches like the Apple Watch, health trackers and some fitness equipment, but the legislation is expected to expand to other devices over time.
Apple is expected to switch to USB-C next year, and the iPhone 15 will use this connection instead of Lightning. So the company could be one year ahead of the new European regulations. Moreover, Apple will also have to update AirPods and other accessories MagSafe currently uses Lightning as external battery
Source: i Padizate
