Apple is moving to the universal charger, what do our readers think?

apple, which introduced its two latest smartphone models this week, has started a small revolution. to’iPhone The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro will be rechargeable via a USB-C cable, and will no longer be Lightning, as has been the case for Apple devices since 2012.

So the California house complies with the requirementsEuropean UnionWhich decided to impose a single cable (USB-C) for all electronic devices by the end of 2024. Whether they are iPhone users or not, we asked our readers what they think about this matter.

“It will make my life easier”

According to France Info. More than 110 million smartphones are gathering dust in our cupboards in France. Which lets you imagine how many chargers and cables it comes with. Therefore, for some consumers, using one thread for all models is well acceptable. “It’s a procedure that will really make my life easier,” says Sarah, who answered this question. “I couldn’t afford to have all these cables running around all the time.” We called for witnesses.

iOS and Android… Paulo has never given up on choosing between the two systems, and today he says he is happy with that. “It’s great for those who have an Android device and an iPhone, and finally the same charger!” Charles was more moderate, but also happy: “I’m on team Samsung, but my wife is on team iPhone. So I see this popularization of chargers in a good light, as it will mean fewer cables when we travel or when we’re in the car.

If Penelope highlights this initiative, she still believes that this rapprochement could have happened much earlier. “It’s a good idea, there’s no need to look for a special charger or cable, there’s no more hassle. But (…) it took nearly thirty years to pass such a law.”

“We’ll have to manage the extra inventory.”

This new European legislation specifically aims to reduce the amount of electronic waste and save consumers money. But that does not convince everyone. “I would have preferred to stay as is, because I already have several Lightning chargers and this will force me to buy more…” Delphine sighs.

“And I think before, I had a stock of Lightning cables that fit me well and that I had had for several years. Now, we will have to manage a stock of additional USB-C cables, so that the whole family is equipped with phones of this standard… to end up being thrown away.” From my Lightning device. In short, it’s no use, what a waste,” Patrick asserts.

“End of an era”

Will this move to USB-C convince some people to switch to Apple? This would not be the case for Françoise in any case. It’s arrogance, there is no justification for the high prices compared to other products. Their no-repair policy, and inventions to prevent repairs by independents such as changing screw threads, gluing the battery, etc., piss me off. “Seeing these people rushing and lining up to buy the latest model is ridiculous,” she says.

For his part, Patrick questioned the longevity of the chargers, saying: “Mac and iPhone cables are a disaster, they never last, they turn yellow, they break…” However, the models are MFI certified by Apple, a mark that ensures Its reliability.

Either way, consumers will have to deal with this new white thread. As Fluffy and Patrice sum up, it’s “the end of an era.”

Celia Mamogli