By 2025, all mobile devices, including iPhones, will have a USB Type-C charging port.
The European Union has been concentrating its efforts for some time Implement a single USB-C charger in all devices marketed in European countries and it seems that this proposal is gradually emerging, because after the European Commission approved this legislation last September, it is now the European Parliament that has announced, ie vía press releasegiving the green light to the European Commission Proceed with this new regulation.
This deals a serious blow to Apple and its Lightning port as it is caused Future iPhones will have to abandon their proprietary connector in favor of USB-C.
Lightning death is approaching
The European Parliament has The European Commission has approved legislation for universal chargers without making any changes and therefore the Commission cánido proceed with the procedures regarding its entry into force.
As stated by the European Parliament, the Commission must now prepare the final text of this legislation and to resubmit to this body for approval, which will happen in early 2023. Once the legal text is adopted, it will be around two years before it comes into forceThis means that by 2025 all mobile devices, including iPhones, Tabletas, digital cameras, headphones, game consoles and portable speakers You must have a USB Type-C charging port.
The iPhone’s Lightning port will soon be history
The only exception to this rule are devices that are too small to accommodate a USB-C port. like smartwatches or activity bracelets.
In addition, members called on the European Commission to ensure that all electronic devices ” clear information and markings on charging optionsand if the product comes with a charger”.
Finally, regarding wireless charging, the European Parliament asked the European Commission to present a proposal by the end of 2026 “which allows each new charging solution to be coincidente with other manufacturers” and thus avoid renewed fragmentation of the market.
Therefore, Apple has two and a half years to find a solution to circumvent this legislation and knowing the American giant, it is more than likely. The first iPhone without ports will be available before 2025.