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Confirmed: Apple is bringing USB-C charging port with upcoming iPhone lineup next year

Earlier, the European Union had passed the law recently ordered the tech companies to provide USB-C charging ports in all the devices by 2024.

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New Delhi: Tech giant Apple has confirmed to bring out USB-C charging slot in the conformity of the European Union new regulation. The iPhone 15 lineup next year is expected to feature USB – C instead of the exclusive lighting cable charger. Apple’s vice president of worldwide marketing has confirmed the upcoming development.

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Earlier, the European Union had passed the law recently ordered the tech companies to provide USB-C charging ports in all the devices by 2024 except the laptops that in which that can be complied by 2026.

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All new devices will have standard chargers of USB Type-C port which will offer high-quality charging and data transfers. Under the new rules, consumers will not need different chargers with a purchase of a new device, as they will be able to use one single charger for a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices. 

Apple fined in Brazil for selling iPhones without chargers

A Brazilian court on Thursday fined Apple Inc (AAPL.O) 100 million reais ($19 million) and ruled that battery chargers must come with new iPhones sold in the country. The Sao Paulo state court ruled against Apple in a lawsuit, filed by the association of borrowers, consumers and taxpayers, that argued that the company commits abusive practices by selling its flagship product without a charger.Apple said it will appeal the decision.