European Union Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton has sent a letter to Apple warning it of the consequences of tampering with the performance of USB C connections, according to German newspaper Die Zeit.
The newspaper published the text of the letter addressed to Apple, quoting the German news agency DPA, which said it would not allow any restrictions on the performance of USB C connections and that, if that happened, iPhones would be prevented from being sold in the market. ‘European Union in future.
The report also indicates that the European Union has warned Apple of the consequences of imposing restrictions on charging and data transfer via the USB C port in a meeting held in mid-March.
Charging port standardization
Last year the European Union passed a law requiring all tech companies to unify the charging port in their devices and include a USB C port in so that they can be sold within the European Union.
The law has given tech companies until the end of 2024 to comply with the law, or else sell devices in infringement will be prohibited after the deadline has expired.
All smartphone manufacturers currently rely on the USB-C port for charging and data transfer, except for Apple, which still relies on the “Lightning” charging port in iPhone phones.
And press reports had indicated earlier this year that Apple would switch to a USB-C port instead of the traditional Lightning port with the next 15 iPhone phones at the end of quest’year, but will limit the speed of charging and data transfer in the case of using connections “via cable” uncertified, i.e. it does not hold the MFI or “Made For iPhone” license that Apple grants for accessories.
Proactive alert
While Apple hasn’t officially announced its plans for the next charging port in iPhone phones, the European Union has taken the initiative to warn it of any deviations from the law and plans to issue guidance to ensure a “unified interpretation” of the law by the third quarter of quest’year.
Many believe that the law passed by the European Union is aimed specifically at Apple, which so far still offers the “Lightning” port for charging iPhone phones, while the rest of the companies have switched to the USB C port.
The EU Charging Port Standardization Act aims to reduce e-waste, support products and make the use of different devices more convenient.
It’s worth noting that Apple has already switched completely to the USB C port in some products like iPads, but still relies on the Lightning port in iPhones and AirPods, and this is expected to change eventually questyear with the announcement of new products.
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