In the latest Power On the news, writer Mark Gurman from Bloomberg said that Apple would more widely apply the USB-C charging port across its product portfolio in the next few years.
According to Engadget, Gurman said Apple will convert all of its wireless headphones, including the recently refreshed AirPods Pro, to universal charging by 2024. Additionally, Apple may refresh the accessories. Like the Magic Mouse with USB-C and a more intuitive design, even next year.
The change reportedly will bring most Apple products into compliance with upcoming European Union (EU) regulations for USB-C. The European Parliament voted to make the port a common charging standard across the bloc. Once enacted, the law states that any new phones, tablets, and headphones released in the EU will need USB-C for charging by the end of 2024 before expanding to laptops. Hand in the spring of 2026.
Mr. Gurman said Apple had begun testing USB-C iPhones in May before the EU passed the proposed legislation. At the time, he said if Apple made the change, it would happen in 2023 at the earliest. He says the iPhone 15 series could come with USB-C when it launches in the fall. of next year.
According to Gurman, Apple’s transition to USB-C will be short-lived as the company can switch iPhones and iPads entirely to inductive charging at some point in the future. He believes the technology is a way for Apple to circumvent EU law, which does not cover wireless charging.