netrox

Everything goes up so it's expected that Apple costs will go up. Even MacBook Air M2 is more expensive. 

But it's not just Apple, virtually all mobile users will notice a hike. 

Rivian is a gorgeous EV. It looks refreshing and modern. 

I wish they focus on microLED displays due to the fact it's always capable of generating more light and is inherently more efficient and lasts much longer without concerns of burn ins and degradation of organic molecules. 

mike1 said:

vztrv1 said:

genovelle said:

So making billions of phones cables obsolete over night reduces waste. This is a plot to make someone money. It otherwise makes no sense. will they decide the next cable standard? Remember much of what’s in usb-c is from Apple’s work with Intel on Thunderbolt. Are they planning to force companies to stop forcing chrome on users and use standards instead of Google technology on their websites? Are they going to force video format compatibility so YouTube isn’t required to send quality videos on Android?

In my case yes - if the iphone was USB C I could use the same cables for both the iPad Pro and the phone.

But what happens in 2 or 5 years when USB C is technically obsolete, but they are mandatory? Governmental bodies are going to christen the next standard for everyone?! Both here and in the EU, the whole idea is complete and utter BS!

USB-C will not be obsolete for a long time to come. USB-A is still around for twenty years. 

The advantages of USB-C are enormous. We can finally get rid of those ridiculous AC/DC adaptors and outdated USB-A ports. We can finally power up to 240W. USB-C can always negotiate for power requirements which is pretty great. Soon, we will see power plug sockets with USB-C interface to deliver higher power watts. 

So, yeah, it's a win win and will likely be good for many decades (and even if data is no longer "fast", it will be used for recharging or powering devices and "low bandwidth data" use). 

I don't see why it's an issue for some people who think that government is not in the best interest of consumers when it's really the best choice for businesses AND consumers too. That eliminates ridiculous waste and it enables businesses to easily produce devices that comply with regulations and provide consistent UX for consumers. 

At that rate there's no way for Intel to offer power efficiency and performance.