As Apple plots to drop iPhone ports, Europe plans law to give all phones same charger

mood · Jan 14, 2020

As Apple plots to drop iPhone ports, Europe plans law to give all phones same charger
European lawmakers consider legislation that could be irrelevant by the time it arrives
January 14, 2020
https://www.zdnet.com/article/as-ap...eu-plans-law-to-give-all-phones-same-charger/

European lawmakers want to require smartphone manufacturers to provide a common charger for all mobile phones.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Monday discussed the idea of introducing "binding measures" that would require chargers that fit all mobile phones and portable electronic devices.

The EU introduced the voluntary Radio Equipment Directive in 2014, but MEPs believe the effort fell short of the objectives.

"The voluntary agreements between different industry players have not yielded the desired results," MEPs said.
The proposed more stringent measures are aimed at reducing electronic waste, which is estimated to amount to 51,000 tonnes per year in old chargers.
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Apple last year argued that regulations to standardize chargers for phones would "freeze innovation rather than encourage it" and it claimed the proposal was "bad for the environment and unnecessarily disruptive for customers".
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mood · Jan 17, 2020

The EU wants to force all smartphone manufacturers to adopt USB-C
January 16, 2020
https://9to5google.com/2020/01/16/eu-usb-c/

Despite slowly becoming the de facto standard for most Android smartphones, the EU wants manufacturers to adopt the same standard across the industry. Discussions have started on a series of “binding measures” that would mean no matter the OEM or price-point, USB-C will be utilized (via ZDNet).

USB-C is now ubiquitous across the industry, but there are still many affordable smartphones that have stuck with micro-USB — the recent Nokia 2.1 and 2.2 being prime examples. This is usually a cost reduction measure [...]
While this doesn’t affect any of the flagship Android smartphones, it will be most beneficial to those who pick up affordable smartphones and those with iPhones.

Rumors are rife that Apple is set to introduce USB-C compatible iPhones in 2021, but this would shake up the entire space — although we could see portless Apple devices in future.
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Having one cable standard that works with every smartphone in a household would likely be a massive bonus for those in multi-device homes. Plus, this war on ports means borrowing a cable from a friend or workmate could eventually be that bit easier. The death of micro-USB on smartphones, tablets, and more cannot come soon enough.
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mood · Jan 23, 2020

Apple pushes back against EU common charger, warns of innovation risks
January 23, 2020
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-e...arger-warns-of-innovation-risks-idUKKBN1ZM2EV

iPhone maker Apple on Thursday pushed back against EU lawmakers’ call for a common charger, warning the move could hamper innovation, create a mountain of electronic waste and irk consumers.

Apple’s comments came a week after lawmakers at the European Parliament called for a common charger for all mobile phones and amended a draft law to say the ability to work with common chargers would be an essential requirement for radio equipment in the bloc.

“We believe regulation that forces conformity across the type of connector built into all smartphones stifles innovation rather than encouraging it, and would harm consumers in Europe and the economy as a whole,” Apple said in a statement.
It said regulation was not needed as the industry is already moving to USB-C through a connector or cable assembly.
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hawki · Jan 24, 2020

"Apple's dedication to 'a diversity of dongles' is polluting the planet...

About 50m metric tons of e-waste are generated annually. But Apple says efforts to regulate mobile devices to reduce waste stifle ‘innovation’..."

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/24/apple-dongles-eu-electronic-waste-pollution

mood · Jan 30, 2020

EU lawmakers, with eye on Apple, call for common mobile charger
January 30, 2020
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-e...-call-for-common-mobile-charger-idUKKBN1ZT1W4

EU lawmakers overwhelmingly called on Thursday for rules to establish a common charger for all mobile device makers across Europe, a drive that iPhone maker Apple (AAPL.O) has criticised.

Members of the European Parliament voted by 582-40 for a resolution urging the European Commission, which drafts EU laws, to ensure that EU consumers are no longer obliged to buy new chargers with each new device.
The Commission should adopt new rules by July, the lawmakers’ resolution said.

A move to a common charger would affect Apple more than any other company as iPhones and most of its mobile products are powered by its Lightning cable, whereas Android devices are powered by USB-C connectors.
The European Commission, which acts as the executive for the EU, has been pushing for a common charger for more than a decade.
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However, Commission officials say the voluntary approach is not working and the EU executive is now looking into legislation and has included the common charger as one of the set of actions it plans for this year.
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mood · Aug 14, 2021

EU to propose legislation on common mobile charger in September
August 13, 2021
https://www.euractiv.com/section/di...lation-on-common-mobile-charger-in-september/

The European Commission, which acts as the executive for the EU, has been pushing for a common charger for mobile phones more than a decade.
The result has been partially successful.

Half of chargers sold with mobile phones in the European Union in 2018 had a USB micro-B connector while 29% had a USB C connector and 21% a Lightning connector, a Commission impact assessment study in 2019 found.
The move will affect iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. IPhones and most of Apple’s products are powered by its Lightning cable, whereas Android devices are powered by USB-C connectors.
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The EU executive is currently drafting the legislation, the source said, without giving further details. Lawmakers at the European Parliament last year voted overwhelmingly in favour of a common charger, citing environmental benefits and convenience to users.
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EU Law Could Pass Next Month that Could Force Apple to Switch to USB-C on iPhones
August 13, 2021
https://www.iphonehacks.com/2021/08/eu-law-next-month-force-apple-switch-usb-c-iphones.html

The European Union wants that all smartphones use a single USB-C port for charging and data transfer purposes. While all Android smartphones already come with a USB-C port, Apple uses the Lightning connector on iPhones. The European Parliament voted in an overwhelming majority earlier this year to pass a law for all smartphones and consumer devices to have a common charging standard.
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hawki · Nov 5, 2021

"iPhone With USB-C Port Is Attracting $100,000 Bids On eBay

Apparently, some people are ready to pay a small fortune to own an iPhone with a USB-C port.

The robotics student who modified an iPhone X with a USB-C port last month has put the device up for auction on eBay — and it’s already attracting some insane bids.

The first offer for the iPhone started at $3,500 on Tuesday. However, the bids quickly skyrocketed past $50,000 within the next 28 hours. The highest bid has since doubled to $100,100 as of Thursday afternoon...'

https://www.pcmag.com/news/iphone-with-usb-c-port-is-attracting-100000-bids-on-ebay

mood · Nov 12, 2021

USB-C iPhone sold on eBay for $86k after hitting six figures [U]
November 12, 2021
https://9to5mac.com/2021/11/12/usb-c-iphone-ebay/

Update: The phone sold for $86,001. It had hit $100,100, but it appears that bidder didn’t make good, so it likely went to the second-placed bidder.

A robotics engineer dismayed by the lack of a USB-C iPhone decided to take matters into his own hands by making one – and has now put it up for sale. At the time of writing, the USB-C iPhone eBay listing was already at $85K, and subsequently hit six figures.
Ken Pillonel last month modified an iPhone X to replace the Lightning port with a fully functional USB-C port …
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Pillonel didn’t give too many details at the time, but subsequently put a detailed tutorial video online for anyone who wants to follow in his footsteps.
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