This implies that any mid-sized battery-powered electronic device uses the USB-C standard. Apple will be the main hurt, because cannot continue to sell their products with Lightning port. It is true that the EU had already warned Apple several times to stop using its own connector.
The European Union will force the use of the USB-C connector for the charger
For years, the EU has debated finding a universal charging port for devices. There have been other attempts, but so far they have come to nothing. He had even been tempted for good that Apple will stop using Lightning and use a USB connector.
The new rule is clear and forceful. Any smartphone, tablet, handheld game console, e-readers, headphones and other mid-size devices
Why was this connector chosen?
The Standard USB Type-C characterized by supports up to 240W power output and speeds data transfer up to 40Gbps. Two features more than enough for any current device. In addition, it is the standard with the highest data transfer speed and the one that can provide the most energy.
It has been argued that using the USB-C port could unnecessarily kill innovation. The reality is that this conclusion is a bit absurd, since the standard can be improved without major problems. In the future, revisions may appear that offer better data transfer. As for the energy supplied, currently, except for gaming laptops (and very few) require more than 240 W of energy.
Also, its main strength is that it is a reversible connector. Previous USB connector standards had a certain position, but in this case they don’t exist. It has a rectangular design with rounded ends, so there is no longer a correct connection position.
And Apple, to your ball
Naturally, Apple has been and continues to be against this measure. The reason for this is their policy of creating a very closed and highly centralized ecosystem. Something that is highlighted by making their own chips based on ARM designs.
Recently, the company has started to focus, as they say in their advertisements, on security and privacy. For this, in Mac OS 13to limit even more at USB-C interfacemaking it impossible to transfer data without the express permission of the user.
According to Apple data, the restriction with MacOS 13 affects all computers that use an Apple Silicon chip (M1 and M2 processors). Those who connect accessories USB-C or Thunderbolt (uses USB-C connector) must be accepted by the user before starting communication. A limitation that does not affect authorized power adapters, external monitors or HUBs.
Apparently, the measure is in favor of user privacy and security, but nothing could be further from the truth. It looks like a new limitation from Apple to prevent us from using any cable or device on their laptops. This could mean in the future that, given the EU measure, the user will have to buy cables handled by Apple.
Simply put, a chip to be wired with a USB-C interface. This means that if the system does not detect the chip, there will be a connection or performance restriction. It would therefore be a method of extortion of the user and a means of circumventing the measure of the European Union.