Just lately, a report got here out that stated the iPhone 15 was anticipated to drop the Lightning cable. That report targeted on the iPhone, however now, plainly Apple could also be exploring USB-C for different merchandise, as properly.
Ming-Chi Kuo, a widely known Apple analyst, believes {that a} USB-C future for Apple isn’t that far-off. Whereas Kuo failed to offer a definitive timeline, a current tweet notes that “different Lightning port merchandise” would change to USB-C within the “foreseeable future.”
This may imply Apple merchandise like AirPods, and the Magic group (Keyboard/Mouse/Trackpad) would all make the change from the Lightning cable to USB-C.
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The change is smart. Not solely wouldn’t it assist make every part uniform throughout the board for Apple (MacBooks and most iPads already use USB-C), however there may be one other essential purpose for the change.
The European Union is trying to in the reduction of on e-waste and one of many methods it desires to try this is by requiring many tech producers to make their charging requirements common. Particularly, USB-C for charging ports.
If Apple goes to make the change to USB-C, it’s positively being pushed in that course by the EU’s proposed laws.
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