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> going powerless A device that uses no power, like a rock, is clearly beyond the scope of this law ("electronic devices").
by Someone1234 5y ago
> going powerless
A device that uses no power, like a rock, is clearly beyond the scope of this law ("electronic devices").
- JumpCrisscross 5y agoThe fact sheet speaks to “harmonising charging ports” and a “common port”. That leaves ambiguity between (a) all electronic devices requiring a USB-C port and (b) all ports on electronic devices requiring to be USB-C. [1] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_4613 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_...
- drdaeman 5y agoI suppose GP meant "portless", assuming that iPhone may drop lightning port without replacement and only rely on the wireless charging.
- pg_1234 5y agoThe intention is clearly that the consumer be able to charge any phone using a generic usb-c charger. Apple's proprietary wireless charging would fail that criteria. I imagine that if Apple made their technology an industry standard, that a) others could implement, and b) Apple were themselves governed by, then the EU would consider it in addition to usb-c.
- JumpCrisscross 5y ago> intention is clearly that the consumer be able to charge any phone using a generic usb-c charger The stated intention is to reduce e-waste. Removing the cable altogether accomplishes that goal.
- ziml77 5y agoWireless charging doesn't mean that there's no cable. It just means that the cable terminates in a coil instead of a plug.