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EU warns Apple against restricting iPhone USB-C functionality. (Photo/Reuters)
In response to the new EU regulations, Apple was forced to abandon Lightning. The iPhone 15 released in September this year is expected to be the first time that Apple’s mobile phone has been replaced with a USB-C interface. However, there are rumors that Apple does not intend to give up the huge MFi business opportunities and use non-MFi The certified USB-C cable, the charging speed and data transfer speed of the iPhone 15 may be limited, causing heated discussions.
Although so far, Apple’s restriction of USB-C is just a rumor and has not been confirmed, but it is clear that this matter has also attracted the attention of the European Union. According to foreign media reports, EU Commissioner Thierry Breton has sent a letter to Apple, warning that it is not allowed to restrict USB-C Otherwise, the iPhone will be prevented from being sold in the EU after the law takes effect. The report also said that the EU meeting as early as mid-March also warned Apple.
In addition, the EU may issue a “unified interpretation” of the Act in the third quarter of this year and issue a guideline to prevent relevant businesses from “taking advantage of loopholes.”
Apple was forced to abandon Lightning due to EU laws. (Photo/Associated Press)
There are actually different opinions about Apple’s restrictions on USB-C. Some people claim that Apple has already mass-produced related accessories, while some objected that they “haven’t heard of it”.
It is worth noting that the EU law will not really take effect until the end of 2024, which means that even if Apple finally imposes restrictions on USB-C on the iPhone 15, there is still a window of more than one year to travel.
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