Apple is testing iPhones with a USB-C port. Anonymous sources reported this to Bloomberg. The company appears to be bowing to the upcoming EU guidelines for chargers.
iPhones with USB-C connections will be available in 2023 at the earliest. A new adapter is said to be in development for accessories that use Apple’s Lightning port.
Apple has equipped more of its devices with USB-C ports in recent years, but has stuck to Lightning for their iPhones. Switching to USB-C could be harmful to Apple; The range of usb-c accessories is much larger, which means more competition.
At the end of last month, EU members voted overwhelmingly in favor of the USB-C charging standard. The European Parliament is expected to meet this month to approve the plans.
Source: Bloomberg
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