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Apple forced to ditch iPhone lightning charger::Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after EU forces it into the change.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Apple would have implemented USB-C ages ago if they had any intention of ever doing it willingly.

Everything they make uses USB-C except the iphone which uses lightning and funnily enough they get a substantial cut out of every accessory and cable sale.

The EU has a FAQ somewhere addressing this, can't find it though.

And calling the EU a regional government is underplaying their power and international influence a LOT.