EU regulation: End with Lightning-Iphones now only with USB-C!

EU regulation: End with Lightning-Iphones now only with USB-C!

Since December 28, 2024, it has been mandatory in the European Union that all new electrical appliances, including smartphones, must be equipped with a USB-C connection. This is part of the new guideline 2022/2380, which aims to reduce electronic waste and improve the compatibility between different devices. This means that Apple was forced to set the sale of iPhone models 14 and SE 3 that still have the old Lightning connection. Nevertheless, the iPhone 15 with USB-C remains available. This regulation has far-reaching consequences for Apple, especially in the EU, since the switch to USB-C has now finally been carried out, while in other countries and Great Britain the sale of Lightning devices remains permissible until the end of 2025, such as kosmo.at reported.

uniform chargers for all

The decision to introduce a uniform charging option not only includes smartphones, but also a variety of other electronic devices, including tablets, digital cameras and portable speakers. The guideline also requires the manufacturers to develop new devices in such a way that they are compatible with every USB-C charger and also supports the standard-friendly quick load and the regulation of no longer setting up chargers in order to avoid unnecessary electronic waste, which should affect consumers sustainably, so The verge .

The regulation meets existing stocks that affect devices without a USB-C connection. Products that were launched on the market before the cut -off date on December 28 can continue to be sold if they are already on the market. For Apple, this means that the last devices with Lightning connection, the iPhones 14 and SE 3, have to disappear from the shelves to make room for the latest models with USB-C. This could design the lead for the next iPhone generation and a new iPhone SE with USB-C in 2025.