With a new European Union law passed on Tuesday, iPhones could go completely wireless by 2024 or switch to USB-C.
The law has been a long time coming and was first hinted at in nearly a decade now after the EU began a discussion on a universal charger for devices. According to a CNET report, the law governs tablets, digital cameras, headphones, handheld consoles, and most other small devices. Even laptops would be included in the law by 2026.
The aim is that consumers can have a single charger that works for all their small devices, reducing the need to buy device-specific chargers. Already, a larger percentage of Android phones made from 2021 onward use USB-C.
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However, iPhones have stuck to their signature lightning cord for reasons best known to Apple. The company is so dedicated to its own trademark charger that it attempted to stop the law from being passed, but its attempt failed.
So, the next step could be making its devices all strictly wireless-charging enabled. Although, the problem with that option is that, for now, wireless charging is more of an alternative than a default. In addition, with the smaller batteries packed with iPhones, users may be frustrated at waiting for too long to use their phones. Also, wired charging makes it easier to use your device while it charges.
There are rumours that Apple is already testing the USB-C port on iPhones. Also, since the law applies to just the EU-governed regions, for now, it may begin making two types of iPhones in 2024 — one for people outside the EU and another for those within.
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