The European Union (EU) has advanced a proposal that would make USB-C a standard port for all mobile devices like tablets, headphones, and smartphones, including the iPhone that uses its proprietary Lightning connector.
In a report by Reuters, a proposal was sent on Thursday to the European Commission, that makes USB-C the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld video game consoles. It also adds that the chargers will be sold separately. The EU executive will also revise its eco-design regulation in the near future so that the external power supply is interoperable.
The proposal touts environmental benefits and EUR 250 million in annual savings for users.
Not targeting Apple
Although Apple will be impacted by the proposal once legislation is implemented, the Commission said that it’s not targeting the iPhone maker, and only acted because companies were not able to agree on a common solution, which has been 10 years in the making.
Apple is currently using its proprietary Lightning connector in iPhones and select iPad models but is already using USB-C in newer and more powerful iPad models.
Apple pushed back against the proposal, saying that the regulation will stifle innovation.
“We remain concerned that strict regulation mandating just one type of connector stifles innovation rather than encouraging it, which in turn will harm consumers in Europe and around the world,” the company said in a statement.
Commission industry chief Thierry Breton, on the other hand, dismissed Apple’s comments.
“I have known these companies for years. Every time we put (forward) a proposal, they start to say ‘oh, it will be against innovation’. No, it’s not against innovation, it’s not against anyone. Like everything the Commission does, it’s for consumers,” he said.
source: Reuters
YugaTech.com is the largest and longest-running technology site in the Philippines. Originally established in October 2002, the site was transformed into a full-fledged technology platform in 2005.
How to transfer, withdraw money from PayPal to GCash
Prices of Starlink satellite in the Philippines
Install Google GBox to Huawei smartphones
Pag-IBIG MP2 online application
How to check PhilHealth contributions online
How to find your SIM card serial number
Globe, PLDT, Converge, Sky: Unli fiber internet plans compared
10 biggest games in the Google Play Store
LTO periodic medical exam for 10-year licenses
Netflix codes to unlock hidden TV shows, movies
Apple, Asus, Cherry Mobile, Huawei, LG, Nokia, Oppo, Samsung, Sony, Vivo, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Infinix Mobile, Pocophone, Honor, iPhone, OnePlus, Tecno, Realme, HTC, Gionee, Kata, IQ00, Redmi, Razer, CloudFone, Motorola, Panasonic, TCL, Wiko
Best Android smartphones between PHP 20,000 - 25,000
Smartphones under PHP 10,000 in the Philippines
Smartphones under PHP 12K Philippines
Best smartphones for kids under PHP 7,000
Smartphones under PHP 15,000 in the Philippines
Best Android smartphones between PHP 15,000 - 20,000
Smartphones under PHP 20,000 in the Philippines
Most affordable 5G phones in the Philippines under PHP 20K
5G smartphones in the Philippines under PHP 16K
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2024
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2023
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2022
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2021
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2020
