One of the main innovations of this year's generation of iPhones is supposed to be the transition from Lightning ports that are Apple has been holding since the iPhone 5, on USB-C. To this step, however Apple paradoxically, he did not decide so entirely on his own, but at the instigation of the European Union, which approved a law mandating a uniform charging port for many electronics from autumn 2024, which USB-C became. Apple could theoretically switch to next year with iPhones 16 (Pro), but according to practically all sources and leaked information, he plans to do it "already" this year. Pro However, it plans to create a certain catch in its transition that will hurt many users.
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In recent weeks, we have been in connection with USB-C porty iPhones 15 (Pro) heard quite a lot of interesting information, which was not at all positive. It is about the deployment of a slower USB-C portin terms of data transfer speeds on the basic iPhones 15, which would be comparable to the basic iPads 10 in this respect, but especially about the MFi certifications, which it wants to Apple de facto eliminate uncertified cable charging. Practically all reliable sources agree that he wants to Apple MFi will be tightened, specifically so that only cables that have this certification will allow wired charging at full speed, while all non-MFi will charge slowly. At the same time, MFi certification is now de facto only a guarantee that the given accessory will be compatible with iPhonem may function completely correctly, but it is not excluded that accessories without certification will also function correctly.
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However, it is precisely with the draconian MFi for USB-C that it can (and, according to analysts, probably will) run into a real problem with the European Union. The EU specifies in its regulation how USB-C porty work to ensure their uniformity in all directions, which should lead to the desired reduction in electronic waste. Apple However, he clearly intends to throw a fork in this idea, because if he really comes up with MFi to unlock the full potential of USB-C on iPhones 15 (Pro), will de facto decide on the production of accessories of the first and second categories and therefore, as a result, on the creation of further electronic waste. And this is exactly what the European Union will certainly not like and therefore fines for bending the regulation can already be expected. Applem. However, he can defend himself by not restricting his port by hardware, but "only" by software, which should, in theory, really be a loophole that the EU did not take care of.
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if the companies that once started with USBC set the conditions of use of this standard in such a way that they could not be abused/restricted, there would be no regulations from the EU and apple would not have to think about slowing down, etc., perhaps in the future, with some new standard, the global players will agree on uniform usage, so that there is no need for anyone to circumvent it
Except that apple he designed the technology but it took a long time so he made his own
Apple is playing with fire, it will not be the slightest problem for the EU to adopt an amendment that also prohibits software restrictions. Despite the fact that it may face problems with the antitrust authority.
But that's stupid. This is not a significant restriction at all. Any manufacturer can have an MFI. It is the certification of the cables if they meet the parameters. Cables with MFI can be purchased from CZK 200. This is completely unnecessary hysteria.
Read that article again. MFi on USB-C is supposed to work differently than MFi on LightningAnd because of this, you can expect a higher price, which is not what this article is about anyway.
It's hysteria. “should work”, “expected” … blah blah blah. At the same time, the reality is several months ahead of us.
Of course, a quality USB-C cable will be more expensive (thank whoever you want – for example the EU). Try comparing the quality and electrical requirements for USB-C toonewhich/cable vs lightningIn comparison, USB-C is hell, and for small devices like iPhone brings practically no benefit.
As for MFi, it's completely understandable. Apple wants its products to be as user-friendly as possible. Of course, it also protects its brand name. For example, Franta Omáčka buys older iPhone, but since the cable didn't arrive, he orders a non-original one from Alíků – because it's cheaper. The cable arrives and the same day Franta starts discussing LSA to write what it is like iPhone shit, because it charges slowly/doesn't charge at all/the connection to the PC drops, etc.
I have encountered similar problems in the past with lightning cables and I would never buy a cable outside the official network again. In the case of USB-C, it can be even worse. If I have anything to criticize in this regard Applu, so that he could not prevent the production and sale of uncertified cables (MFi is not robust enough, it allows for counterfeits).
The fact that we will have a choice is great for me. When someone complains, Apple asks – do you have an MFi cable, or not? so you nestGo ahead! And of course the other way around – if he has an MFi cable and there is a problem with it, then let him do it. Apple "eats" everything everywhere. But one or the other, nothing in between.
This company is really embarrassing. What a dirty kid – and I won't do it!
waiting for an intelligent comment on this article from adam. Adam?
the article is biased. Nothing concrete is certain. MFI can be procured by any manufacturer if they have a proper product. And it is up to the buyer to choose. Mainly, it is not yet really clear that a non-MFI cable will necessarily go wrong. It just follows from the logic of the matter that MFI is guaranteed (except for the original) to do well, and non-MFI may or may not.
And of course differences between usb-c cables (and hdmi) occur and they are significant. So if someone wants quality, they have to choose one. Today you can buy an hdmi for €5, so you simply don't get the same results as with a quality one for €50+. Yes, the picture will convey it somehow. But that's the only thing they have in common. It will be the same with other cables.
A bigger pack of nonsense is hard to find ♂️♂️🤦♂️
I agree with that. The EU arbitrarily decided on a matter that does not concern it and will (not only) force me to throw away thousands of accessories (i.e. to produce completely useless electronic waste), so if they care Apple I only welcome it if it throws a little pitchfork. Maybe those useless creatures who come up with useless and stupid regulations will realize that they came up with nonsense that will not only not reduce the amount of electronic waste, but will actually increase it. Moreover, who uses the speed of USB-C in a mobile phone when data is copied from/to a Mac via wifi anyway. I am iPhone It hasn't been connected to a Mac with a cable for quite a few years. And as for charging, I use MagSafe, fortunately the EU stupidity didn't penetrate there.
Does the fact that you don't use something help us who use it and need it? Thanks to the EU, I won't have to have different pre cables iPhone, for iPad and for MacBook.
If you think about it for just a moment, you'll realize that it's the other way around. Basically, we'll get exactly the same speed as we do now, just with a differentoneOf course, we will pay extra for higher speed.
I charge wirelessly. The truth is that so far with APPLE wasteonem we also get a cable. It used to be worse that we had to use the original APPLE 5W charger.
U Applu it doesn't surprise me anymore. Just look at TB2. Killed as soon as the TB license was released (valid only from version 3) and konewhich USB-C is for a one-time license. Only Sony and Intel agreed to release the license for TB2, Apple allegedly not (according to macrumors forums). By the way, the TB3/4 one too Apple limits, because according to macrumors is being solved that TB docks from Dell and Lenovo for example do not run correctly only on MacBooks. Otherwise Lenovo, Dell, HP and Samsung have no problems with it (Intel chip and firmware). Whether it is speed, freezing or disconnecting devices through the dock. So Apple it just does its thing. Don't want certified cables and accessories from us? Cool, but expect a restriction from our side. So this will be the same case. It is also possible that in the future there will be u Apple Lightning 2.0 replacement for USB-C toonewhich to maintain their closure.
Author, don't confuse the European Union and the progressive editors... their thinking, how much will be saved is completely nonsensical... so USB-C will be with us forever? Isn't it worth trying to invent some other, better komector, because it's already been invented?
Like honestly, this whole EU dictating what you can and can't do with your product is crazy. Restricting and banning, it's terrible.
I'm not a supporter Apple, but they decided to have their Lighting cable to differentiate themselves from the competition and to make money (after all, it's about making money for most entrepreneurs) and it's not a bad thing. When the customer can choose from brands, companies can choose what kind of products they will create and it is up to them if it is financially worthwhile for them, whether customers will accept it. It's nonsense and gibberish. Communist EU.
As you can see for others, it is not about making money in this case and they agreed with the standardization of the USB-C port. From the user's point of view, I definitely approve and I don't understand those customers who look at it from the point of view of the company and the fat profits that are Apple a shining example..