iPhones are one of the most powerful mobile phones in the industry, but there is a flaw that many users have complained about. Specifically, it is that these devices do not have a USB type C input to charge.
From all models after the iPhone 5 we have seen the Lightning connector in Apple mobiles and recently some of them do not even have a charger in the box. This is a measure that a large number of consumers did not really understand, since the use of the other connection is much more widespread. But there are reasons why the company does not want to make that transition.
Money matters
The reason Apple continues to use this type of connection is mainly due to monetary issues. The American company makes money from the copyrights of third-party accessory manufacturers that use the Lightning connector. In other words, they take a part of each sale.
That they do not want to use a universal port such as USB C is because they would not obtain any benefit because they did not invent this type of connector. However, curiously Apple makes use of this connectivity in its MacBook Pro laptops and iPad Pro tablets.
The EU puts pressure
A little over a month ago, the European Union agreed that USB type C technology will be established as the standard in all electronic devices that reach European lands. This obviously includes mobile telephony.
This law will force Apple to put aside the Lightning of its iPhones to comply with the regulations. Something that the company opposes since according to them it is a rule that stifles innovation instead of encouraging it and that will harm consumers.
Brands will have two years to adapt their devices to the new law. This means that some of the next launches of the company led by Tom Cook will continue to have a Lightning connection.
Is there any other alternative?
The only thing that Apple can do to comply with legislation is to opt for a USB C or wireless charging . The truth is that the argument of the US firm about this rule that will come into force does not correspond to reality.
Users will benefit considerably, since this connection has a much faster loading and data transfer speed . In addition, it has a cheaper cost than the current iPhone adapter. Therefore, we must thank the European Court for this new measure.
