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Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by dotancohen on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @03:41PM (#34988018)

  > Assuming all cables are automatically bad is an anti-consumer move.
As a consumer, I would prefer that my phone take this defensive position rather than assuming all cables are bad and potentially burning down the house where my children sleep.
Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by JustSomeNobody on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @03:54PM (#34988201)
Oh COME ON!

How many USB-C cables do you currently own?

Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by shagie on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @04:40PM (#34988718)
I count four at this desk, two in the living room, one in the kitchen, two in the bedroom and another many at my other desk.
Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by dotancohen on Thursday March 02, 2023 @06:12AM (#34994441)
At least a dozen. But I charge using 1.5 or 2 amp chargers that came with the devices that I own, I have not needed fast charging yet. I probably don't have any cables capable of 10+ watts.
Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by falcolas on Wednesday March 01, 2023 @03:55PM (#34988210)
Do you require the same for your consoles, controller cables, the cables that power your computer, etc?

Because those are potentially just as big of fire hazards.

Just kidding - the worst fire hazards are non-grounded extension cables you find in homes everywhere. USB-C PD with its 100W doesn't even begin compare to those 1.8kW (or higher) disasters.

Re:Apple rumored to subvert EU Rules by nerfing USB-C on iPh... by dotancohen on Thursday March 02, 2023 @06:11AM (#34994433)
Of course I do. I only use electrical cables approved by the government regulatory agency. I won't even allow a Chinese import non-approved charger to be plugged into my house.

And when a grey-market phone that we bought came with a non-original charger, I pressured the seller into providing an original charger. He complied.