Brazilian regulators may also set restrictions on 'iPhone to adopt USB-C'
The iPhone has adopted its own standard '
Anatel também tem proposta para levar USB-C ao iPhone – Tecnoblog
https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/2022/06/28/anatel-tambem-tem-proposta-para-levar-usb-c-ao-iphone/
Brazil considers making USB-C iPhone mandatory --9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2022/06/28/brazil-making-usb-c-iphone-mandatory/
The EU's Regional Market and Consumer Protection Commission is pushing for a bill to 'unify smartphone connectors so that common chargers can be used,' and if this is passed, Apple will switch the iPhone port from Lightning to USB-. I have no choice but to switch to C. Similarly, US Senators are aiming to unify charging ports for smartphone makers to the same standard, and pressure on Apple is increasing.
The idea of 'USB Type-C as a standard for smartphones' passed the EU Consumer Protection Commission and made great strides toward legislation --GIGAZINE
Meanwhile, Anatel , which has jurisdiction over Brazil's telecommunications regulations, has proposed new requirements for smartphone charging ports. Anatel says, 'By requiring smartphone manufacturers to adopt the same standard, it will be possible to reuse the power adapter regardless of what device the user is using, and it will be possible to reduce waste.' Insist.
Almost all Android smartphones released in recent years have a USB-C port, so Apple-related media 9to5Mac said, 'The project is clearly considering getting the iPhone to adopt a USB-C port.' It is written.
Anatel's proposed requirements are smartphone-focused, at least at the time of writing, and do not require a USB-C port for devices that can only be charged by wireless charging. On the other hand, the bill proposed by the European Union (EU) will require the adoption of USB-C ports not only in smartphones but also in various electronic devices such as tablets, cameras, headphones and portable speakers.
As Anatel's proposed requirements are in the process of being publicly sought after, Brazilians and tech companies can share their views on requiring smartphones to adopt USB-C. If the proposal is approved, USB-C will be required for smartphones sold in Brazil after July 1, 2024.
In early 2022, both Apple-related prominent analyst Minchi Kuo and Bloomberg journalist Mark Garman said, 'Apple has a new iPhone that uses USB-C instead of Lightning. We are testing with ', and it is predicted that an iPhone with USB-C will appear in 2023 as well. It is believed that Apple is unlikely to release a USB-C-enabled iPhone in certain countries only, and it is rumored that it is also working on developing a USB-C compatible AirPods Pro charging case in addition to the iPhone. ..
Lightning was adopted from the iPhone 5 that appeared in 2012, but since 2015 it has been widely adopted in MacBooks and iPads. 'It's strange that there isn't an iPhone with USB-C yet,' says 9to5Mac, as most Macs and iPads already use USB-C.
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