There have been regulations placed in Europe forcing manufacturers to use a USB-C charging port for new devices. Apple had to give in after arguing with these regulators, causing the iPhone 15 to use such port. The regulators in Europe claim their rule is to help eliminate electronic waste and to save consumers money and stress by only having to have one cord for many devices.

The article gave some background as to why Apple would oppose this new regulation and why they have been put in place. I think it would have been smart of the writer to mention that Apple is known for unveiling a new charging port and cord every couple of phones, and people have been frustrated about it for a long time. Nearly everything else is USB-C, including Android phones, and Apple’s own Macbook that I am writing my article on.

After reporting about the charging port changing, the article goes on to report more about the new iPhone, prices and features and whatnot. I thought that it would be more interesting/beneficial to look at what this change means for consumers. Many people will be frustrated to have to buy a new type of charging cord yet again, to use with either the new phone or new air-pods, but theoretically will not have to do so again for a long time. It could cut down on the average persons clutter in a bag, personally I just have to bring my laptop charger with me in my backpack for both my Macbook and phone, while many of my friends with I phones need their laptop cord, phone cord, and still some another different cord for their air-pods if they are a generation too old. I think the article really could have benefitted from something more specualation-ey as to what this means for people.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/technology/apple-iphone-15-usb-c.html