Apple “gives up” the EU-to-USB-C plug in a new version of wired earphones is being mass-produced. There are foreign media reports that Apple will use the USB-C connector to replace the Lightning plug in products in the future under EU regulations. Among them, Apple will still produce a new version of the EarPods wired headset, and the new version of the headset will also use a USB-C plug.
Apple whistleblower ShrimpApplePro tweeted that a new version of EarPods with an MFi USB-C cable is mass-producing. Apple may release them before the launch of the iPhone 15 series in the fall of 2023, and may also release an AirPods charging case with a USB-C interface.
In the past, in order to encourage users to switch to wireless headphones, Apple canceled the 3.5mm headphone plug since the release of iPhone 7, making AirPods a hot product. The European Union announced last year that all digital devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers sold in the EU should have USB-C charging plugs before December 28, 2024. The unified charging connector will help reduce electronic waste and save money. users complain about the inconvenience caused by incompatible charging cables.
Source: 9to5mac, appleinsider
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