According to the future European directive imposing a homogenization of the means of charging electronic devices, Apple will have to fall into line. Thus, all of the Apple brand’s equipment will have to use USB-C.
The European Parliament succeeded in convincing Apple to adopt the universal USB-C charging system as early as 2024. Indeed, at the start of the week, the latter voted in favor of adopting this port as the common loading standard for all member countries. However, a few years earlier, the manufacturer firmly refused such a change. Thus, according to Mark Gurman, from Bloomberg, the brand could modify the power system of its Airpod wireless headphones, including the Airpod Pro, from 2024…
According to the journalist, Apple will adopt USB-C more widely in its product catalog over the next few years. Indeed, once passed, the legislation will ensure that all new phones, tablets and headphones released in the EU will need to be equipped with USB-C. Later, in 2026, this law should also concern all laptops on the European market.
Apple wants to circumvent the law by generalizing wireless charging
Despite the reluctance of the company, Apple Reportedly Started Testing USB-C Adoption Long Before This Law Was Proposed. However, at the time, Apple indicated that this change would not occur before 2023.
If this change seems welcome, il could be short lived. Indeed, still according to Mark Gurman, Apple would like to generalize the induction charging mode to all its iPhones and iPads in the near future. The devices would then lack a “classic” charging mode. According to the Bloomberg reporter, the company could consider this technology as a means of circumventing European legislationwhich does not cover wireless charging.
If Apple was the most recalcitrant company, all manufacturers will have to comply with this law, with some exceptions. Gaming laptops, which are far too power-hungry to be powered by USB-C, will be exempt. The MacBook, them, consuming much less energy, will have to comply with the new law.
Source : engadget