Apple confirms iPhone to get USB-C charging to comply with EU law
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Apple's iPhone uses its proprietary Lightning charger. Under upcoming EU law, the iPhone would need to support USB-C.
Apple's iPhone uses its proprietary Lightning charger. Under upcoming EU law, the iPhone would need to support USB-C.
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European Union hurts Apple again - cannot limit USB Type-C charging speed [ Apple is planning to limit charging and data transfer speed for UBS C type devices not MFI (Made for iPhone)
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Apple's iPhone 15 USB-C may be as slow as Lightning cable
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The iPhone with USB-C is becoming a reality. Apple will comply with EU regulations
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Apple confirms it will leave Lightning behind in future iPhones
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Apple may use USB-C 2.0 in iPhone 15 series, Thunderbolt in iPhone 15 Pros
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iPhones will get USB-C charging after Apple says it will have to comply with EU law - NZ Herald
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Apple forced to change charger in Europe as EU approves overhaul
Apple's iPhone 15 Ditches Lightning Port for USB-C
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USB-C chargers: Will EU law cut down on e-waste or just anger Apple?
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Apple confirms the iPhone is getting a USB-C slot in moodiest way possible