Apple expected to bow to EU and unveil iPhone with USB-C charger

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 14, 2023 12:11 am

(UPDATE) SAN FRANCISCO, California: Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone lineup on Tuesday, with its Lightning charger ports likely to be replaced on the newest models by a universal charger after a tussle with the European Union.

The bloc is insisting that all phones and other small devices must be compatible with the USB-C charging cables from the end of next year, a move it says will reduce waste and save money for consumers.

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