USB-C

Greg "Joz" Joswiak, Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, confirmed on Tuesday that the company will adopt USB-C on the iPhone to comply with new European Union (EU) rules mandating a common charger on all smartphones (and more) — reports Bloomberg. Joz and Craig Federighi, the tech giant's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, sat...

The European Council on Monday rendered its "final approval" for new European Union (EU) legislation that will force USB-C adoption on most devices from technology companies — most notably Apple, which has held out on iPhones and AirPods while transitioning the rest of its product portfolio to the almost-universal standard. It looks like the days...

Apple today announced new M2 iPad Pro models, along with an all-new iPad and refreshed Apple TV 4K. For the new M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10, Apple has debuted a new USB-C Woven Charge Cable (1m), included within the box, whereas existing older iPads get the standard USB-C to USB-C cable or USB-C to […]

Apple is believed to be gearing up to make the transition to USB-C for its AirPods and many Mac accessories. News of this comes off the heels of the European Union approving a mandate to see new smartphones, headphones, and tablets utilize the "common port" by 2024. In order to comply with the regulations, Bloomberg's...

The European Parliament has successfully voted on a proposal that sees the enforcement of USB-C adoption. As such, consumer electronic devices such as smartphones and wireless headphones are required to implement USB-C charging ports by the end of 2024. Therefore, Apple is forced to transition away from its Lightning connectivity in both its iPhone and...

According to a report from Tecnoblog, Brazilian regulatory authority Anatel has submitted a proposal mandating USB-C ports on all smartphones (via 9to5Mac). The news comes after the EU earlier this month mandated USB-C on all iPhones sold in Europe by 2024. A recent report indicated the U.S. also wants to "follow the lead of the...

Apple recently debuted new dual USB-C power adapters, one with a fixed prong and another with a swappable plug for international travellers. The company explains, “the 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter allows you to charge two devices at the same time, whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go. The...

Some U.S. Democratic senators are planting seeds for legislation to establish one charging standard for all devices sold in the USA after the European Union (EU) made a similar decision earlier this month — reports The Verge. A new EU agreement requires that all smartphones, tablets, and several other consumer electronics sold in the region...

Apple is now selling its 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter and Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter in Canada, priced at $79 each. "The 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter allows you to charge two devices at the same time, whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go. The compact...

The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection has announced on Tuesday it has reached an agreement on a proposal to require a wide selection of consumer electronics to adopt USB-C as the standard for charging ports by fall 2024. Apple's iPhones and AirPods fall within the devices covered by the European Union...

The AirPods Pro 2 is expected to maintain the use of Apple's Lightning port. This news comes from TF International Securities Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo when reports claim that Apple is prepping to transition away from its Lighting port when it comes to the iPhone 15. Kuo posted a series of tweets, outlining some details...

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is testing future iPhone models with a USB-C port, instead of the current Lightning connector. Sources familiar with the matter tell Gurman a move to a USB-C iPhone may help Apple adhere to upcoming laws in the European Union, set to impose the newer universal port on smartphone makers...