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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by benj111 on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @12:41PM (#34985476)
> Then there's the issue of cables that claim to have the E-Mark

And cables could also claim apple certification.

Fake certification isn't an argument for certification.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by fckgw on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @12:56PM (#34985747)
Apple routinely enforces the MeFi program and if a company is faking it will get the listing removed from Amazon or elsewhere.
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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by benj111 on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @02:22PM (#34986989)
From eBay? AliExpress? Your local shop? I assume apple just checks the brand rather than buy the hardware, so if it's the 'correct' brand it still won't get picked up.

Plus how long before we get articles on here about how apple are taking down actual certified hardware?

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by fckgw on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @04:09PM (#34988385)
> Plus how long before we get articles on here about how apple are taking down actual certified hardware?

The MFi program has been around for 18 years and it hasn't been an issue yet.

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