Greg Joswiak confirms iPhone's future move to USB-C
Apple's vice president of worldwide marketing confirms that Apple will swap out the Lightning connector for USB-C to comply with EU regulations.
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Greg Joswiak, known as "Joz," spoke at the Wall Street Journal's Tech Live event on Tuesday evening.
He said Apple agreed with the European Union's decision to require a standardized charger for consumer devices.
"Obviously, we'll have to comply. We have no choice." he stated.
On Monday, the European Union gave its final approval to the standard charger directive, a plan that will force Apple and other electronics producers to use USB-C by the end of 2024.
Under the plan, USB-C ports will become mandatory on most consumer devices, including tablets, smartphones, keyboards, mice, game consoles, headphones, and more.
The hope is that the move will improve consumer convenience and reduce electronic waste significantly.
A new report claims that the forthcoming iPhone 15 range will switch to USB-C charging, and that Apple will still produce four models, with bigger feature differences than the iPhone 14 family has.
Read on AppleInsider
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Greg Joswiak, known as "Joz," spoke at the Wall Street Journal's Tech Live event on Tuesday evening.
He said Apple agreed with the European Union's decision to require a standardized charger for consumer devices.
"Obviously, we'll have to comply. We have no choice." he stated.
On Monday, the European Union gave its final approval to the standard charger directive, a plan that will force Apple and other electronics producers to use USB-C by the end of 2024.
Under the plan, USB-C ports will become mandatory on most consumer devices, including tablets, smartphones, keyboards, mice, game consoles, headphones, and more.
The hope is that the move will improve consumer convenience and reduce electronic waste significantly.
A new report claims that the forthcoming iPhone 15 range will switch to USB-C charging, and that Apple will still produce four models, with bigger feature differences than the iPhone 14 family has.
Read on AppleInsider
Comments
It makes sense now that Apple controls all the developments of their chips. Off the shelf controllers were probably too bulky or slow for iPhones.
If they're going to be adding USB-C and allow users to take Pro Raw photos and ProRes video, they ought to supply a way to get the content off the phones in a reasonable timeframe.
more issues with intermittent USB-C type connectors).
There is a rumor that Apple engineers wanted to move to USB-C only on all iApple devices, but that Apple was waiting for the EU decision, as it helps to sell the idea to the market. So once the decision by the EU was made, Apple is full steaming ahead with a USB-C iPhone.
A perfect example of legislation following industry trends and why legislation is inevitably necessary to help right certain wrongs.
Now we know a whole lot more about microplastics, too.
Remember when toothpaste came filled with plastic particles that had zero benefit to cleaning teeth? Crazy moves for the whims of marketing people.
This cable supports charging up to # watts but not data. This is USB 3.2 Gen 1x1...no wait...I meant USB 3.1 Gen 1...oh silly me they are the same thing /s
As far as power goes, USB C can supply up to 180w of power. Do you ever think your iPhone will need more than that?