The tech giant also made a number of environmental announcements as it unveiled its latest devices.
Apple has confirmed the introduction of the USB-C port to the new iPhone 15, as the tech giant moves towards EU rules on cable standardisation.
New EU rules approved last year will require all small and medium-sized electronics to use a standard charging cable – USB-C – by the end of 2024 to cut the number of cables users need for their devices to help save consumers money and reduce e-waste in the long term.However, some experts have raised concerns over the number of obsolete cables being created in the short term by the change as Apple moves away from its proprietary Lightning connector.
As part of the environmental announcements, the company also confirmed it would no longer use leather in any of its accessories.Lisa Jackson, Apple vice president for environment, said the company’s aim was to “make products customers love and protect the planet at the same time”, and that the next step was “getting the carbon footprint of all our products down to zero”.
Industry expert Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, said: “Where Apple goes, others tend to follow so it will be interesting to see whether we see other phone makers moving to titanium casings for their flagship phones in 2024. It certainly looks nice on the new iPhone 15 Pro and being lighter and stronger is an advantage.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Apple reveals iPhone 15 with USB-C charging port to comply with EU rulesDropping the lightning port brings the iPhone in line not just with other Apple products like the latest Macs and iPads, but with rival Android smartphones; games consoles like Nintendo Switch; cameras and laptops; and e-readers like Kindle.
Weiterlesen »
Apple event live blog: iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and moreWatch the event right here.
Weiterlesen »
LIVE: Apple iPhone 15 launch as new phone prices set to be revealedThe new Apple iPhone 15 is set to be announced in a glitzy Apple event
Weiterlesen »