I have very little first-hand experience with Apple products, but based on the wording in the EU FAQ linked to above, that assumption is a bit strange. Since t

I have very little first-hand experience with Apple products, but based on the wording in the EU FAQ linked to above, that assumption is a bit strange. Since the EU "understanding" specifies micro USB, i.e. the connector on the phone, your solution goes completely parallel to this requirement. I don't think it would be said to comply in that case, what if the users have chargers with fixed cables, terminating in micro USB plugs? Then you can't just substitute the Apple cable.