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The European Union has officially reached an agreement that requires all brands of smartphones, tablets, headphones and other products to use USB-C ports, which will force Apple’s iPhone to abandon the Lightning that has been equipped for many years. The latest news points out that despite the decree ahead, Apple does not seem to plan to replace it in one step.
Based on major foreign news, it is generally believed that the probability of switching to USB-C for the entire iPhone 14 series this year is not high, and Lightning will still be maintained. According to the leaker LeaksApplePro, Apple will be the first to carry the iPhone 15 next year, but it will only be limited to the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, and the basic models will still maintain Lightning.
By 2024, the entire series of Apple iPhone 16 will be fully equipped with USB-C, and Lightning, which has a history of ten years, will officially enter the history. According to EU regulations, the brand needs to be fully converted in 2024, which coincides with the rumored time point.
In addition to the iPhone, Apple’s AirPods and iPad are also on the EU’s list of requirements, and may have launched USB-C versions in recent years. Related accessories include Apple Watch charging docks, MagSafe power banks, and Magic Mouse 2 for computers. , Smart Control Board, Smart Control Mouse, it is possible that Lightning will be gradually eliminated in the follow-up due to changes and convenience.
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