2023-06-23 15:19:54
Product of a new law in Europe, the company must use several modifications in its products.
In the networks, followers of the brand have already begun to express their concern about a possible design change. Source: Unsplash.
The European Union approved a law this week that forces Apple to make modifications to its popular cell phones iPhonesince they should not only embrace USB-Cbut they will also have to comply with new regulations that will affect the essence of their devices.
The recent approval of a law by European regulators created problems for Apple and for other technology companies, since this new regulation regulates that mobile device batteries should be easily replaceable, which means that users can easily change them if necessary. As they argue, this will not only benefit the pockets of consumers, but also the environment.
Two Iphone models. Photo: Archyde.com.
The authorities of the European Union also require manufacturers to use the port USB-C as standard for charging and data transfer, so Apple is expected to remove the traditional Lightning port from its devices.
According to regulators, this unification of standards will benefit users given that they will not have to buy different accessoriesand it will also be good news for the environment, reduce the amount of electronic waste in the future.
As for the batteries, the change will not be immediate. Under the new rules, consumers should be able to easily replace batteries in mobile devices sold in European territories. from 2027.
The leaked image of the iPhone 15. Photo: Twitter @URedditor.
What do the users think?
The opinions of users of Apple products are divided. In forums and social networks, some see the new legislation as a victory for consumers and will have a positive impact on the environment. However, others express concern that this obligation will result in drastic changes to the design of the iPhones.
“It would be great to be able to swap out batteries, but if it means compromising the design of the iPhone, I’d rather forego this option,” one customer tweeted. Another user wrote: “It is not the responsibility of regulators to tell Apple how to design their phones.”
Meanwhile, Apple could present the first iPhone models with the USB-C port this year, but nevertheless, The question remains as to what will happen to the batteries. Apple faces a dichotomy in Europe, where must adapt to the demands of regulators and at the same time, meet the expectations of your customers.
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