Brazil is the latest country to propose mandating that Apple move away from the lightning port on the iPhone and switch to theusb-c interface.
The Anatel, which serves as Brazil's consumer authority body, has opened a new proposal that would require all of the country's phones to be compatible with theusb-c standard. Like the US and the EU, Anatel says that devices that charge completely wireless will not need to follow through with the adoption of theusb-c standard.
It will offer greater convenience for consumers, and it could reduce global electronic waste.
After more than a decade of using the Lightning port for the iPhone, Apple is facing increased pressure from governments and agencies worldwide to move the device to the newer, faster, and more compatible version of the internet protocol. Sources have confirmed that the company is testing an Apple product with a port.
Reports suggest that the iPhone 15 won't be released until at least 2023, and that the new phone won't have a universal serial bus. With legislation in Europe gaining traction, it's more likely that Apple will move to theusb-c for the phone.
Legislation in Europe would require all of Apple's products, including the iPad and AirPods, to be compatible with theusb-c standard. If the legislation goes through, Apple would either have to ship special models of the iPhone in Europe or make the swap to the universal version of the device. If approved, the mandate in Brazil would start on July 1, 2024.
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