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iPhone without USB-C is not blocked by the EU

An iPhone without USB-C is not a problem under EU regulations. It is now confirmed.

Erik Mörner
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It was with the iPhone 15 that Apple switched from the Lightning connector to USB-C in the iPhone, and this happened largely in response to demands from the EU. With the iPhone 17 Air, which is now the subject of many rumours, it is said that Apple would abandon USB-C and instead make the phone completely free of ports, with only wireless charging.  

According to a report from Bloomberg, however, Apple refrained from this and decided to include USB-C to appease the EU's demands. It now turns out to be unnecessary. 

According to the European Commission, a device that does not offer charging via cable can be launched without the EU having any issues with it, confirms 9to5Mac, which asked the EU about the matter. 

The requirements only apply to devices with wired charging. They must have it via USB-C, but it does not affect devices that have only wireless charging. 

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