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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Of course they would, "I'm sorry that all your accessories no longer work guys, it was all the EU's fault".

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It probably depends on the consumer. Most (older) people I know are always irritated which cable they actually need, so it's great to just be able to give them one with USB C.

Edit: They often have other devices with USB C anyway (e.g. headphones).