EU Warns Apple Against Limiting Functionality Of iPhone Charging Cables: Report

As the launch of the iPhone 15 collection attracts close to, increasingly rumors are surfacing that counsel that the collection might come outfitted with USB-C, and whereas Apple is anticipated to modify to USB-C, the EU has warned Apple to not restrict the charging velocity and different performance of cables that aren’t licensed beneath Apple’s “Made for iPhone” program, as per a report by MacRumors. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in March that “Apple will optimize the fast charging performance of MFi-certified chargers for the iPhone 15.”

For those unaware, Apple has been using the Lightning connector since 2012, and it was only recently that the EU passed a regulation that requires Apple and other manufacturers that use wired charging to switch to USB-C. As per the EU, Apple has until December 24, 2024, to adhere to the new guidelines.

MacRumors has learned that European Commissioner Thierry Breton has sent a warning letter to Apple that says limiting the functionality of USB-C cables would not be permitted and would prohibit iPhones from being sold in the EU region when the law goes into effect—in December 2024.

Also, iPads that currently ship with the USB-C port—evidently—do not enforce the ‘MFi’ limitation. So, it could be possible that given the EU letter and past track record, Apple does away with the MF- limitation for future iPhone cables.

However, it should be noted that this is merely speculation, and Apple may not intend to impose such a restriction at all. As the release of the iPhone 15 series is expected in September, it will not be long before the situation becomes clear.

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