The iPhone 15 may have a USB-C feature instead of the Lightning port. (Photo by Andreas Haslinger on Unsplash)
The European Union has warned Apple not to limit the charging speed and other functionality of cables that are not certified under Apple’s “Made for iPhone” program.
As the launch of the iPhone 15 series draws closer, more and more rumors are surfacing that suggest the series may come equipped with USB-C, and while Apple is expected to switch to USB-C, the EU Apple has warned not to limit the charging speed and other functionality of cables that aren’t certified under Apple’s “Made for iPhone” program, according to a report in MacRumors. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in March that “Apple will optimize the fast charging performance of MFi-certified chargers for the iPhone 15.”
For those unaware, Apple has been using the Lightning connector since 2012, and recently the European Union passed a rule that requires Apple and other manufacturers that offer wired charging to switch to USB-C. Let’s use. According to the European Union, Apple has until December 24, 2024, to comply with the new guidelines.
MacRumors has learned that European Commissioner Thierry Breton has sent Apple a warning letter saying it will not be allowed to limit the functionality of USB-C cables and block iPhones from being sold in the EU territory. Will go, when the law goes into effect – in December 2024.
Also, iPads that currently ship with USB-C ports — obviously — don’t implement the ‘MFi’ limitation. So, it could be possible that Apple may do away with the MF-limit for future iPhone cables, given the EU letter and past track record.
However, it should be noted that this is only speculation, and Apple may not have intended to impose such a restriction. As the iPhone 15 series is expected to release in September, it won’t take long for the situation to become clear.
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