Apple’s marketing director has confirmed that the company must comply with the European Union’s law that electronic devices use the common charging standard known as USB-C. Greg Joswiak; While attending the Tech Live conference hosted by the Wall Street Journal, the senior vice president of Apple’s marketing department announced on Tuesday that Apple must comply with the new regulations.
On Monday, the ministers of the member states of the European Union finalized the law on the use of common chargers. This means that electronic devices, including mobile phones and tablets, must support USB-C charging by 2024. After the positive vote of other legislative bodies of the European Union to this law, which has been around 10 years since its establishment; The Council of Europe has also approved it.
Apple iPhones use the company’s exclusive Lightning charger; But according to the new EU law, future iPhones must support USB-C connection. Mr. Joswiak did not provide any explanation regarding the unveiling of the USB-C port in Apple’s flagship smartphone; But this scenario should be implemented by 2024.
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Analysts previously told CNBC that iPhones to be released in 2023 will likely support USB-C charging. Also, Apple will probably unveil this standard globally and not only in the European Union.
EU lawmakers argue that the new law will help reduce consumer waste and waste; Because users will not be required to buy a new charger every time they buy a device. According to the European Union, this law will reduce the production and disposal of new chargers.
Mr. Josoviak criticized the European Union regarding the approval of the charging law, and at the same time admitted that the two sides had some disagreements in this regard. He said: “We believe that the non-interference of governments in some issues will be more beneficial to protect the environment and the interests of our customers.”
