The European Commission is investigating that all smartphone manufacturers use the same port. According to MacRumors, the above is because they aim to reduce waste and increase user comfort. European lawmakers will hold a debate over the next few hours Explaining that all smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices should have a standard charging port, like USB-C, which could jeopardize the future of Apple Lightning.
Faced with the above, about a year ago, Apple said that regulations would force all smartphones to have the same charging port "will release a new one"it can be "harmful to the environment" and they would "unnecessary risk to customers".
Apple's position is justified because more than one billion of the company's devices have been deployed using the Lightning connector, in addition to the entire working environment that accessories manufacturers and devices use Lightning to help apple customers.
"We want to make sure that any new law does not succeed in sending unnecessary wires or external adapters with each device, and that it does not make it the best of devices and accessories. is used by many millions of Europeans and hundreds of millions of Apple customers worldwide. ", Says Apple.
The company also points out that this decision will result in unprecedented pollution and could be a major problem for users. Being forced to disrupt this major customer market will have far-reaching consequences that are set by the Commission.
Not everything is lost for Apple
However, not all members of the European Parliament agree with that measure. According to a business publication, several require binding mechanisms, which ensures that one type of charger is compatible with all mobile devices. The European Commission's previous approach was to "encourage" technology companies to create a sustainable solution, however this measure "You did not achieve the objectives of the co-operatives, voluntary agreements between different industry actors did not yield the desired results.".
At the next general meeting there will be a vote on the matter and if members decide that the policy is regulated. this will force Apple to comply, because it is likely to be used voluntarily, according to the European Commission.
