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Move would represent second port change in iPhone’s history
Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) may replace the current Lightning charging port with the more prevalent USB-C connector in the future iPhone models, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The move would help the Cupertino giant conform to looming European regulations that mention, “Mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld video-game consoles and portable speakers, rechargeable via a wired cable, would have to be equipped with a USB Type-C port, regardless of the manufacturer.”
Last year Apple said the European law would hurt its ability to innovate and “will harm European consumers by slowing down the introduction of beneficial innovations in charging standards, including those related to safety and energy efficiency.”
The report said if the company proceeds with the change, it will not occur until 2023 at the earliest.
However, the iPhone maker is planning to retain the Lightning connector for this year’s new models.
By moving to USB-C, Apple would streamline the collection of chargers used by its various devices.
While most iPads and Macs already use USB-C charging cable, iPhones and few iPads and Airpods still use Lightning cable.
The move will benefit customers, who can use a single charger for all of their Apple products.
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