The European Commission justannounceda plan to force Apple to adopt USB-C on the iPhone.
Well, it didnt sayexactlythat.
A harmonised charging port (USB-C) Harmonised fast charging technology?
If passed and it seems likely manufacturers would have 24 months to make the necessary changes.
From where Im standing it seems like a no-brainer.
Yes, there are USB-C-poweredblenders.
I will inevitably lose the cable, or not have it when I need it.
With USB-C, chances are I can find something.
Heck, Ive once even trickle-charged a laptop with an 18W phone charger.
Were living in the future, folks!
Apple already uses USB-C on most of its devices.
But even the iPad Pro, Air, and Mini have moved on to the new connector.
But for the ever-changing iPhone, theres little excuse.
With Apple joining the fray, the industry is more likely to coalesce around certain charging protocols.
In other parts of the world where Android is more common, the opposite might happen.
Other manufacturers have since copied Apple, too.
It obviously wasnt at alla cash grab.
If Apple was really prioritizing the environment, it would have moved the iPhone to USB-C years ago.
Again, it introduced USB-C to the wider tech world.
It could have added USB-C to the iPhone way back in 2015.
I wouldnt be so sure.
Or a simple no comment.
For another, I think someone at Apple likes the exclusivity of the Lightning port.
And removing charging ports altogether just seems like a very Apple thing to do.
In any case, one thing seems clear: Lightning probably wont last much longer.
