While we have reported on Apple planning on shifting away from its Lightning port design in favor of the USB Type C standards, it appeared that this move would still be years away. But now, the company might have a set deadline due to a new standard being passed by the EU.
For those unaware, the iPhone 14 series was initially believed to feature USB Type C ports, however, recent reports suggested otherwise. But now, EU has announced that all smartphones, tablets, and even cameras are required to use the same connector, with the USB-C being the new standard. In other words, the Cupertino based giant will also have to comply with this rule.
The EU has set a deadline till 2024 to give OEMs time to make this shift. Android smartphone makers have mostly moved to this USB standard, however, Apple handsets still feature the Lightning port. Although, recent reports had also hinted at the iPhone 15 series possibly being the first iPhone to feature a USB Type C port. So, it seems that the brand is already ahead of this schedule, but this is still unconfirmed at the moment.
European nations have been trying to standardize the charging port for various consumer electronic products for a while now. Back in 2021, it was reported that the USB Type C will be mandated as the standard port for different kinds of device, and now, this has finally been made official. So we will have to wait and see if the next year’s iPhone actually makes the shift or not.
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