Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPhone15

Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by manuelabeledo on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @12:44PM (#34985510)

I would also think that the tolerances between phones and laptops are vastly different. For instance, I have seen one or two phone batteries violently catching fire, but laptop batteries tend to swell slowly over time before failing.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by kitsunesoba on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @12:47PM (#34985567)

Phones and the cables used to charge them are also typically subject to far greater and more frequent abuse than laptops and their cables. Some people go through even quality charger cables like candy.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by ericmay on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @01:07PM (#34985968)

I'd also add that I bet for at least Apple and probably other manufacturers when you buy a new laptop charger you probably buy it from the manufacturer. I know at least I wouldn't think twice about buying a new charger from Apple.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by kitsunesoba on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @01:33PM (#34986412)

I certainly wouldn't chance a $1.5k+ MacBook on a bargain basement USB-C cable.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by manuelabeledo on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @04:54PM (#34988881)

You may be part of a minority, sadly.

Most people I know are of the idea that if it fits, it works.

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