After Europe and the United States, Brazil now wants Apple to be forced to use USB-C on the iPhone
So far, Apple has put a lot of pressure to replace the Lightning port with USB-C in iPhones. After the European Union announced that the use of the USB-C port is mandatory for all mobile phones, and US senators had adopted a similar policy, Brazil, as the next country, is now forcing Apple to IPhone USB-C he does.
According to published reports, The Brazilian regulatory agency has introduced new requirements for mobile manufacturers related to the charging port. According to the agency, using the USB-C port will make it more convenient for customers and also help reduce waste, because users can reuse their previous power adapters, regardless of the device they intend to buy.
Given that most Android phones on the market have a USB-C port, it can be said that these new commands are related to the production of the USB-C iPhone.
This project is focusing on mobile phones at least for now. The Brazilian regulatory agency explains that the use of a USB-C port will not be required on devices that charge wirelessly. However, the European Union mentioned in its announcement the use of this port in tablets, cameras and other accessories such as headphones and portable speakers.
The Brazilian agency’s proposal is currently in the public consultation phase, meaning that all Brazilian citizens and technology companies can share their views on using the USB-C port on all mobile phones. If the proposal is approved, from July 1 Year 2024 USB-C will be mandatory on all handsets sold in Brazil.
Apple has begun testing the iPhone iPhone
At the same time, earlier this year, Ming-Chi Koo, a leading analyst, and Mark Gorman, a Bloomberg journalist, hinted that Apple was testing new iPhone models with a USB-C port instead of Lightning. Is. Of course, there are no signs that the iPhone USB-C will be released this year, so the tech giant may have to wait until 2023 to unveil the change.
However, it seems unlikely that the iPhone tech giant will produce its USB-C port only for certain countries. In addition, Apple is also working on a new AirPods Pro with a USB-C port.