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Re:EU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most e... by arcticbull on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @03:55PM (#31659321)
Since they've been using Lightning for about 10 years now, I'd say there's other things that are inhibiting their innovation. I suspect it has more to do with third-party accessory manufacturers. Unless you're suggesting that connector innovation requires at least a 10 year iteration cycle?
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Re:EU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most e... by ericd on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @08:32PM (#31661782)
Yeah, people generally don’t want to have to throw out all that stuff after a short period of time, and after a long period, they’ve got even more money invested in that setup, so if it’s not broken… there’s just not really much of a compelling benefit to change types from the perspective of most normal people, and there are concrete downsides in the form of money sunk into it.

Anyway, I like USB-C more, I have to carry them anyway, so it’d eliminate one cable when I travel. We’re as close as I’ve ever seen to having the one cable to rule them all, which is pretty cool.

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