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 the_gipsy on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @03:19PM (#34987747)

And it's not like HDMI is an issue with a phone.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by indymike on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @04:16PM (#34988467)

Well... for higher-end Android phones and tablets you can actually plug them into HDMI and use them like a desktop.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by nfriedly on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @04:57PM (#34988921)

It's not even limited to high-end devices these days. The moto g100 launched at $400 (I got mine for $270), and it supports "Ready For", which is Motorola's version of Samsung Dex.

Plug it into any standard USB-C hub, connect it to a screen, keyboard, and mouse, and you basically have a lightweight desktop PC.

Connect a controller and it's a game console.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by ThatPlayer on Thursday March 02, 2023 @04:11AM (#34993662)

Meanwhile Google still doesn't support it even on the Pixel 7 Pro.

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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by warp on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @04:20PM (#34988509)

Apple MFi certified lightning to HDMI adapters exist, so I can definitely see USB-C to HDMI be an issue on phones for those that need it.

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