If passed, Apple will need to release a USB-C iPhone in Europe to comply with regulations, which means Apple would need to develop a special Europe-only USB-C iPhone or transition to USB-C for the iPhone on a worldwide basis. The European Union is working on legislation that would require Apple to use a universal port standard across its product lineup, essentially prohibiting proprietary charging methods like Lightning. Switching to USB-C would also allow for faster charging and it would enable faster transfer speeds.
The Rumorsīoth Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman have said that Apple is testing a prototype version of the iPhone that has a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port.Ī USB-C port would unify Apple's device lineup, allowing most people to use a single USB-C charger to charge up their iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This guide covers everything we know about the switch to USB-C. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
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