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Apple says iPhones will switch to USB-C chargers to comply with new EU law

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Re: Apple says iPhones will switch to USB-C chargers to comply with new EU law

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Post by can16358p »

scarface74 wrote: post #464
can16358p wrote: post #462

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Practically, I'd be really really surprised if Apple moved to USB-C but still keep USB 2 speeds. Moreover, even the cheapest USB-C devices and cables I've seen happily work over USB 3 and I've yet to see anything with USB-C form factor that doesn't support USB 3 even if it's not mandatory.

You mean like on the brand brand new 10th generation usb C iPad? https://www.macrumors.com/2022/10/27/ipad-10-slower-usb-c-po...

That's stupidly absurd on Apple's side. Let's hope they don't do the same with the USB-C iPhones then.

Re: Apple says iPhones will switch to USB-C chargers to comply with new EU law

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Post by jyrkesh »

scarface74 wrote: post #348
jyrkesh wrote: post #145

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I'd say the one exception here is removing the headphone jack. I'm still really salty about that one. Even as a Pixel owner...the downstream ecosystem effect was everyone removing the headphone jack. And most Android phones didn't even get the waterproofing benefits! Bluetooth just STILL isn't there from a reliability perspective. Even with the latest Gen 2 AirPods, I talk to friends who continue have sporadic stuff…

You know there are: - usb C headphones - Lightning headphones - lightning to Audio adapters

I'm aware, but it's just one more thing to carry, keep track of, break, lose, etc.

Except in the case of USB-C headphones, but I like to be able to use my headphones with _any_ device, and not just a USB-C device. Plus, it turns out that headphones like my bluetooth Sony...XM3 or whatever...they _have_ USB-C for charging, but you can't actually use that interface for anything but charging. In fact, they don't even support BT while plugged in.

Plus, given I like to use analog headphones for my PC and home receiver, it's frustrating the way that the ecosystem has been bifurcated according to all these lines. E.g. if the headphones I want to buy are USB-C only, now I need a USB-C -> analog adapter as well in order to plug them into my stereo.

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