Last Update: February 13, 2023, 08:00 IST
USB C is already standard charging port in EU and India wants similar rule
Apple is likely to change the ports on the iPhone 15 series this year but its support may be limited.
Apple is being forced to offer USB C charging on iPhones after recently passed new legislation by the European Union, but the company intends to do things the way it wants to. A new tip has emerged this month which suggests that Apple may insert an IC chip in the USB C port on the iPhone which will ensure that you cannot use a USB C cable to charge the iPhone.
As strange as it may sound, Apple is likely to limit the cables that can charge the iPhone to those that are MFI (Made for iPhone) certified.
The development comes from an unknown source but we’re not surprised to hear Apple is working on something like this. After all, the company has a solid tradition of keeping its ecosystem closed, and even if Apple had to admit to providing USB C charging for iPhones, it could easily make hardware changes to ensure that all USB-C charging is supported. C cables can’t charge iPhones.
Apple has made a habit of forcing people to buy its own accessories, and in some cases, suggests that any mishaps caused by using a third-party adapter or cable would not be within warranty guidelines. Apple’s interest in the accessory segment is evident, and you have products ranging from Lightning to headphone jacks selling for around Rs 900, while you also have cleaning cloths for over $10 (roughly Rs. 810).
But if Apple makes this restrictive call, it could face further scrutiny from EU lawmakers, as the order to use USB C on the iPhone was meant to unify the charging ecosystem across platforms, and protect consumers. Makes it easy to use one cable to charge them all. their mobile devices. Apple has already accepted the fate of using USB C for iPhones, which are likely to be introduced in 2023 with the iPhone 15 series.
Other countries are also drafting similar regulations, which could mean iPhones in all markets will feature the new charging technology, which should allow Apple to increase charging speeds and make cables more durable.
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