Those of us who actually keep and use older electronica are still stuck in the dark ages of multiple USB shapes. Yes, eventually we’ll be able to use just the one. I’m thinking it will be… oh… 15 years before the battery charging port in our motorized window blinds gets exchanged… when this generation’s battery packs finally die.
I grew up with computers. My dad was a developer in the 60s. I can and will use anything you put in front of me, but will only own an Apple and have since my first one in 1983. They do, however, drive me crazy with their insistence on uniqueness where it is a problem. Finally, a move in the right direction!
For me and other Luddites to understand this, again the EU is ahead of the US:
Apple’s iPhone 15 line was unveiled on Tuesday, and the most notable change to the product may have been the smallest: The iPhone 15 will utilize a USB-C charging port, unlike prior iterations that have employed the company’s own Lightning charging port.
All of the iPhone 15 models will utilize USB-C chargers. Described in Apple’s press release as “a universally accepted standard for charging and transferring data,” the USB-C cable will allow charging on “iPhone, Mac, iPad, and the updated AirPods Pro.” Apple is making the change to comply with European Union regulations, introduced in June 2022, that require all smartphones to use the same type of charger. These regulations were passed, the EU said, in order to “make products in the EU more sustainable, to reduce electronic waste, and make consumers’ lives easier.”
Notably, the USB-C changes to the iPhone will be seen globally, not just in the EU, in an effort to standardize Apple’s product. However, while many may think that this change seems small, others have noted that the switch could come with several domino effects. This includes potential headaches for consumers who are used to Apple’s Lightning ports, in addition to concerns over the possible dominance of the global tech market by EU regulators.
Erse IS better 10 months ago
Those of us who actually keep and use older electronica are still stuck in the dark ages of multiple USB shapes. Yes, eventually we’ll be able to use just the one. I’m thinking it will be… oh… 15 years before the battery charging port in our motorized window blinds gets exchanged… when this generation’s battery packs finally die.
GOGOPOWERANGERS 10 months ago
Now if we can get rid of different charging ports that be nice
Get everyone to standard 320kv
mourdac Premium Member 10 months ago
Standardization is bad how? I use Mac computer/iPad and and Android phone, it’s a pain, all 3 require different chargers.
ArtyD2 Premium Member 10 months ago
Struck by Lightning
s49nav 10 months ago
I’ve still got all of my old mini-USB cables hanging around. You know, just in case.
rossevrymn 10 months ago
The world gets a lil’ better.
Curiosity Premium Member 10 months ago
I grew up with computers. My dad was a developer in the 60s. I can and will use anything you put in front of me, but will only own an Apple and have since my first one in 1983. They do, however, drive me crazy with their insistence on uniqueness where it is a problem. Finally, a move in the right direction!
calliarcale 10 months ago
Obligatory: XKCD #927, How Standards Proliferate. (Just search “XKCD 927” — it’s faster than unmunging a munged URL.)
admiree2 10 months ago
For me and other Luddites to understand this, again the EU is ahead of the US:
Apple’s iPhone 15 line was unveiled on Tuesday, and the most notable change to the product may have been the smallest: The iPhone 15 will utilize a USB-C charging port, unlike prior iterations that have employed the company’s own Lightning charging port.
All of the iPhone 15 models will utilize USB-C chargers. Described in Apple’s press release as “a universally accepted standard for charging and transferring data,” the USB-C cable will allow charging on “iPhone, Mac, iPad, and the updated AirPods Pro.” Apple is making the change to comply with European Union regulations, introduced in June 2022, that require all smartphones to use the same type of charger. These regulations were passed, the EU said, in order to “make products in the EU more sustainable, to reduce electronic waste, and make consumers’ lives easier.”
Notably, the USB-C changes to the iPhone will be seen globally, not just in the EU, in an effort to standardize Apple’s product. However, while many may think that this change seems small, others have noted that the switch could come with several domino effects. This includes potential headaches for consumers who are used to Apple’s Lightning ports, in addition to concerns over the possible dominance of the global tech market by EU regulators.
bluegrassfan 10 months ago
Once again, socialistic government stifles innovation!