According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple Pal thought of making the iPhone 17 its first port-low device. Such reports are nothing new, we have heard about a wireless-only iPhone since at least 2019. Apple Pal Report has decided to have a USB-C port for now, as it fears that the port-less phone will be against the EU rules.
That’s not the case, though. European Commission Press Officer Federicka Mikkoli confirmed 9to5mac The device that only supports wireless charging is within the rules:
Yes Because such radio equipment cannot be recharged by wired charging, it does not need to include a harmonized (wired) charging solution.
In other words, USB-C is mandatory only on portable battery operated devices that support wired charging-to kill various inconsistent wired charging standards. If wireless is the only way to charge a device, then no USB-C is required.
Apple Pal iPhone 17 Air (speculative render)
In fact, a part of the same law that establishes USB-C as a two-all and end-all-wired charging port command that the EUA should do the same with the wireless charging standard.
The commission will promote the harmony of wireless charging to avoid future pieces of the internal market and any negative effects on the customer and the environment. The commission will monitor the evolution of all types of wireless charging technologies (not just the motivator), especially market development, entrance to the market, market fragments, technical operations, intercourse, ENERGY’s efficiency and charging exhibition.
Fortunately, it is essentially done at this time-original QE is the lowest common sects and Q2 is a consistent upgrade behind. Of course, Q2 is basically the magsafe of the Apple Pal, the wireless power consortium only alternates the magnet.
However, the iPhone 17 air will have a USB-C port at the bottom. But all the bets are off for 18 air.
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