Published on: 2025-10-13 16:08:29
TL;DR The European Commission confirmed that smartphones without wired charging ports are not required to have a USB-C connector under current regulations. Apple considered launching the iPhone 17 Air as its first portless device but decided against it partly due to concerns about EU regulatory response. The Common Charger Directive mandates only that devices with wired charging must use USB-C but allows for entirely wireless designs, paving the way for potential fully wireless smartphones. A
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