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As much as I dislike Apple as a company, that is just stupid https://t.co/EWejDHveUv
— Wojtek Kopczuk (@wwwojtekk) September 23, 2021
The European Union unveiled plans on Thursday to make USB-C connectors the standard charging port for all electronic devices sold across the bloc — an initiative it says will reduce environmental waste but that is likely to hit Apple the hardest. https://t.co/c7YdwDDaqQ
— NYT Business (@nytimesbusiness) September 23, 2021
I’m still quite annoyed that the iPhone 13 STILL uses Lightning, even the fucking ‘Pro’ version.
— Matt Collins (@Mattophobia) September 23, 2021
I only charge wirelessly, so it’s not a big deal to me but like, they use USB on fucking everything else so why not the damn iPhone, at least the PRO. https://t.co/9NLOUvhGjh
*whispers* Isn’t… isn’t wireless charging already universal? https://t.co/ZdsuUgI54M
— Patrick Hedger (@PatHedger18) September 23, 2021
Are your chargers piling up in a drawer?
— European Commission ?? (@EU_Commission) September 23, 2021
We propose a common charger for mobile phones and other similar electronic devices.
A single charger will be more convenient for people and will reduce electronic waste.
Read more: https://t.co/hkspfjwlhu #DigitalEU pic.twitter.com/ZhWZ8xSGKH
So we're just stuck with USB-C forever then? What if someone invents a better port, will they still have to include a USB-C port as well? https://t.co/hXcr5v0KIp
— Sam Bowman (@s8mb) September 23, 2021
Is it? What happens if a successor connector comes along, perhaps something contactless or port-less, and manufacturers are slow / unwilling to adopt because they need to comply with this ruling?
— Yuu™ ?? (@yuusharo) September 23, 2021
What if a device needs power delivery beyond what USB-C can provide?
USB-C is a port that supports like 20 different protocols. Like if you plugged your iPad Pro charger into a Nintendo Switch you'd fry it. This proposal doesn't even fix that
— Cullen (@cullend) September 23, 2021
This move would absolutely stifle innovation. It’s a move that is so short-sighted with absolutely zero thoughts given to the medium/long term. https://t.co/n5Rs3qkvpG
— Jamie Bishop (@jamiebishop123) September 23, 2021
With more and more devices, more and more chargers are sold that are not interchangeable or not necessary.
— European Commission ?? (@EU_Commission) September 23, 2021
We are putting an end to that.
With our proposal, you will be able to use a single charger for all these types of portable electronics ↓#DigitalEU pic.twitter.com/EtFvY2Xyrh
What's interesting is that the commission's proposals don't leave it up to manufacturers to decide. Its press release literally specifies that the port needs to be "USB-C"
— jon.porter (@JonPorty) September 23, 2021
As much as I really wish the iPhone were USB-C, this seems like a very bad idea. We all hate the next port until we have it, then we prefer it.
— parker (@pt) September 23, 2021
And Apple stopped selling chargers with its phones last year - you just get the phone and a charging cable. (USB-C to Lightning, which I recall upset some folk here without a USB-C charger. But USB-A to Lightning charger + port still works.)
— Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) September 23, 2021
This needs to be extended to Apple's dumb laptops and desktops, which are a pain to deal with as well https://t.co/g9GrdV9Glm
— Catalin Cimpanu (@campuscodi) September 23, 2021
Why stop at phones when it comes to USB-C? Why not just replace all connectors with it? Calling Tesla…
— Steven Sinofsky – stevesi.eth (@stevesi) September 23, 2021
Also have they even tried to buy the right type of usb-c cable and been successful?
Good grief EU!@&€¥*%
He says plans will save consumers money & reduce waste
— Jessica Parker (@MarkerJParker) September 23, 2021
Proposal is to harmonize devices so they can all take USB-C
“With today's proposal […], the charging port and fast charging technology will be harmonised: USB-C will become the standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld videogame consoles."
— Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) September 23, 2021
AirPods too, then?
i’m all for standardizing charging cables, but does the EU realize that even within USB-C there are wild differences from cable to cable?
— dan seifert (@dcseifert) September 23, 2021
a USB-C cable may or may not support any of the following:
*Thunderbolt
*High wattages (100W)
*Video
*Fast data speeds
A future where everything is actually wireless, but you have to click through a modal dialog box every time you charge your phone. https://t.co/vjQc9mkb8l
— Matthew Green (@matthew_d_green) September 23, 2021
The EU Proposes Mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) September 23, 2021
…but this covers only devices using wired, not wireless chargers. And companies have 2 years to comply
That’s just enough time for Apple to completely drop the port and go all Magsafe ?https://t.co/B4YGIYVyGS pic.twitter.com/lTKcN3Dim6
I'm going to be unpopular and call this sort of movement by the EU draconian and frankly, bullshit. I understand why well-meaning people think it is a good idea, but I think this is terrible. https://t.co/y20yZ3JMGN
— Christina Warren (@film_girl) September 23, 2021
Mandating USB-C for phone charging sockets is going to create a fabulous market for little dongles that convert from a USB-C plug to a whateveryourphonetakes plug. I’d imagine Apple will make and sell one.
— Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) September 23, 2021
Also, where’s the evidence of e-waste caused by the variance?
The worst thing about mandating a port type is that it will just encourage phone makers to get rid of ports altogether, which for repairability and usability, is frankly worse.
— Christina Warren (@film_girl) September 23, 2021
Apple's response:
— Joshua Swingle (@JoshuaSwingle) September 23, 2021
"We remain concerned that strict regulation mandating just one type of connector stifles innovation rather than encouraging it, which in turn will harm consumers in Europe and around the world."https://t.co/1fszSLB520 https://t.co/In5WX74KUr
And yes, this is the device end, not the charging brick end. Though the commission ALSO wants charging bricks to use a common standard (a much easier task given they basically all use USB-A or USB-C at this point). But that proposal will come later
— jon.porter (@JonPorty) September 23, 2021
Plans are “not against innovation” insists @ThierryBreton
— Jessica Parker (@MarkerJParker) September 23, 2021
There have been industry warnings this idea could stifle innovation
it's worth noting that the EU's proposals only cover wired chargers, and not wireless ones. Apple could move to an iPhone without ports, as has long been rumored, and I don't *think* they'll be forced to implement USB-C on top
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) September 23, 2021
Devices could have *other* ports, as well as USB-C, but a USB-C would be mandatory for e.g. phones, tablets, headphones, digital cameras, portable speakers & handheld video consoles - under the proposals
— Jessica Parker (@MarkerJParker) September 23, 2021
It's unclear to me at this point where this leaves the rumors of a portless iPhone that relies solely on wireless charging. Would Apple be breaking the rules by not including USB-C? Or would it be ok given it's not including a charging port at all?
— jon.porter (@JonPorty) September 23, 2021
“Sorry, wrong charger" ?
— Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) September 23, 2021
This sentence will soon only evoke bad memories!
Smartphones, tablets, portable gaming consoles, headphones... will all be equipped with the same USB port.
A #CommonCharger means :
? Savings for the consumer
?Waste & CO2 reduction pic.twitter.com/LmnIQUtp8W
? A harmonised charging port (USB-C)
— European Commission ?? (@EU_Commission) September 23, 2021
⚡ Harmonised fast charging technology
? Possibility to buy a new device without charger
ℹ️ More info on device packaging to see if the charger you have at home is suitable
More about what we propose: https://t.co/OZGfAzUK1P #DigitalEU pic.twitter.com/oVqpBHNLSA
The EU aims to make tech firms adopt a standard charging port for phones, tablets and other gadgets, and that hasn't gone down well with Apple https://t.co/7oLp93Zuen pic.twitter.com/feCohnFp1N
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 23, 2021
Can't wait to see Tim Cook's reaction to this one. https://t.co/y2IwtkjqfX
— Ron Miller (@ron_miller) September 23, 2021
Press anno underway on EU proposals for common charger for smartphones, tablets & other electronic devices
— Jessica Parker (@MarkerJParker) September 23, 2021
Commissioner @ThierryBreton says quite a lot chargers “end up in our drawers somewhere” & that something “needed to be done”
BREAKING: the EU is planning to force Apple and other smartphone makers to use USB-C ports. "USB-C will be the common port," says the European Commission in its proposals. There will be a transition period of 2 years once proposals are adopted. Details: https://t.co/DUf2XMM1ul pic.twitter.com/fNWx4a7kse
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) September 23, 2021
I was told Europe's comparative advantage was smart tech regulation https://t.co/2THbSwj9h3
— James Pethokoukis (@JimPethokoukis) September 23, 2021
gonna be interesting to see whether Apple will comply or ditch the port altogether in favor of MagSafe https://t.co/wax5wZBsPI
— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) September 23, 2021
This is simply going to push Apple to wireless charging and a portless iPhone.
— Sean Hollister (@StarFire2258) September 23, 2021
Letting people charge iPhones from any Android charger or USB-C laptop charger would garner Apple some praise and cut e-waste long term, but it would rather rule its ecosystem with an iron fist. https://t.co/nartTieefM
Very mixed feelings on this https://t.co/NPgIXawCTz
— Dieter Bohn (@backlon) September 23, 2021
Great news! EU is going to force all phones to use USB-C standard for charging. This is great news for Apple users too, since MacBook, iPad and Apple Watch were already using USB-C. Only iPhone used the old connector and required a special charger.https://t.co/YLrmIJgwea
— Sebastian Aaltonen (@SebAaltonen) September 23, 2021
スマホ買い換えたときに、充電器がつなげなくて困ったことあるし。
— にゃんまり（八王子ニャーメン） (@cat_marimo) September 23, 2021
統一してくれれば助かると思う。https://t.co/oCfMM20L7U
Well, that took only *checks notes* 10 years...https://t.co/wFlNfFnMD5
— Jürgen "jkr" Kraus (@jkr_on_the_web) September 23, 2021
The aim is to reduce waste by encouraging consumers to re-use existing chargers when buying a new device. Apple has warned such a move would harm innovation. https://t.co/V1LPCTYXRn
— Vatche Dakessian (@VGDakessian) September 23, 2021
Excellent news. About time. ??https://t.co/jgFGmyM0Tk
— Frank (@ChillaxBcn) September 23, 2021
https://t.co/ILwakt9r7D
— Deth Veggie (@DethVeggie) September 23, 2021
Better late than never!
This is a USB-C supremacist twitter account https://t.co/Mces4kRyf5
— That Remilia Avi (@SmthinDeBlasio) September 23, 2021
"Apple has warned such a move would harm innovation." lol
— HashTigre?DayLite (@hash_tigre) September 23, 2021
Expensive, proprietary chargers that disintegrate after a few years make up a huge part of Apple's revenue.
Forcing them to standardize would be fantastic.https://t.co/Qa5XKsTd5p
Excellent move : ?
— Jiten Jain (@jiten_jain) September 23, 2021
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones. @PMOIndia and @GoI_MeitY must explore this too.https://t.co/LZVJx55ULL
Thank you, EU. https://t.co/YRygZbOpeA
— Kirsi Crowley (@kirsicrowley) September 23, 2021
“Apple has warned such a move would harm innovation.” ??
— Justin Garrison (@rothgar) September 23, 2021
It’ll hurt the high margin accessory business. Not sure I call that “innovation” https://t.co/W6IIWkh0Q9
Are your cupboards full of useless phone chargers? The EU is here to save you. https://t.co/JuyNJwYmBL
— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) September 23, 2021
The EU started trying to impose a common charger a decade ago. Now it says it's finally happening... even for Apple's iPhones. @l_guillot + @pieter_haeck explain why after all this time, Brussels thinks it may win (and others say it doesn't matter)https://t.co/Gl3HqRLIvP
— Nicholas Vinocur (@NicholasVinocur) September 23, 2021
Brussels has a plan to empty your drawers full of useless chargers: making them illegal. While it's an old song, the Commission is trying a new tack. More from @l_guillot and me. https://t.co/MGPotFxx63
— Pieter Haeck (@pieter_haeck) September 23, 2021
How the EU wants to force Apple to adopt common charger https://t.co/mj95qvAqSL
— #TuckFrump (@realTuckFrumper) September 23, 2021
While I would prefer that my #iPhone have a USB-C connector, governments legislating connector types seems like a bad idea on so many levels.https://t.co/Oq1nX7tncd
— Andrew Busey (@andrewbusey) September 23, 2021
Somewhat more worthwhile than faffing about putting crowns on pint glasses (that could be done with the UK in the EU). https://t.co/tOC8E2fwgu
— Andrew Phillips ? (@atmphillips) September 23, 2021
"Drawers full of cables and chargers that we never use."
— As It Happens (@cbcasithappens) September 23, 2021
Tonight | MEP Róża Thun lays out the stakes of a new ruling that could cut down on electronic waste...and set up a major clash with Apple. https://t.co/nGqUD6bnEi
Disposed of & unused chargers result in approximately 11,000 tonnes of e-waste every year in the EU so the European Commission is proposing a common charger for electronic devices which may reduce ewaste https://t.co/VWP0lLXthy #smartphones #ewaste #policy #regulation #waste
— Ewaste Watch Institute (@ewastewatch) September 24, 2021
Disposed of & unused chargers result in approximately 11,000 tonnes of e-waste every year in the EU so the European Commssion is proposing a common charger for electronic devices which may reduce ewaste https://t.co/C7xyuFQd3K #smartphones #ewaste #policy #regulation #waste
— John Gertsakis (@BlooPlanet) September 24, 2021
Apple claims this will "stifle innovation" ???. All it stifles is them being able to make a ton of money https://t.co/YfM0IUxFeW
— Faolan ?? (@BrujoFaolan) September 24, 2021
EU rules to force universal USB-C chargers for all phones and devices, taking aim at Apple iPhone's custom charger schemes https://t.co/Rrcr3A5WO0
— Steve Lessner (@SteveLessner) September 24, 2021
Good job EU for telling Apple to fuck off on this obvious scam. - “Manufacturers will be forced to create a universal charging solution for phones and small electronic devices, under a new rule proposed by the European Commission (EC).” https://t.co/jXZF2evqif
— Erich Parpart (@erich_parpart) September 24, 2021
EU. Aap ke moo’n mein ghee shakar ?
— Azam Jamil اعظم (@AzamJamil53) September 24, 2021
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones - BBC News https://t.co/LifGtlM2Jj
After travelling on campaign with three different kinds of charge cables, I cannot endorse this more emphatically. USB-C should be the standard. The failure rate of overpriced Lightning cables was abysmal. https://t.co/iqptGA0nbR
— Glen McGregor (@glen_mcgregor) September 24, 2021
I love this! #SustainableTech https://t.co/jkCzRoWy8b
— Bhavya Siddappa (@bhavis) September 24, 2021
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones https://t.co/weQZ0tJzzX
— Sonal Bhutra (@sonalbhutra) September 24, 2021
あたいには関係ないけど林檎がLightningにこだわる理由はまったく理解できない // EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones - BBC News https://t.co/4lmGBljHxz
— quoiz (@quoiz) September 23, 2021