#EU apple lightning

The European Union (EU) has advanced a proposal that would make USB-C a standard port for all mobile devices like tablets, headphones, and smartphones, including the iPhone that uses its proprietary Lightning connector. Not targeting Apple Although Apple will be impacted by the proposal once legislation is implemented, the Commission said that it's not targeting the iPhone maker, and only acted because companies were not able to agree on a common solution, which has been 10 years in the making. Apple is currently using its proprietary Lightning connector in iPhones and select iPad models but is already using USB-C in newer and more powerful iPad models. Apple pushed back against the proposal, saying that the regulation will stifle innovation. Commission industry chief Thierry Breton, on the other hand, dismissed Apple's comments. Apple has revealed that the iPhone 12 and 12 mini now come in the color Purple. As per Apple, the new finish complements the beautiful flat-edge design of the iPhone 12. Moreover, the company also revealed that both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in Purple ship with the latest iOS 14.5, which features the ability to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, an enhanced Apple Podcasts app with a redesigned show and episode pages, and a Search tab, as well as new emoji. Read more in our articles including "EU wants USB-C in all mobile devices, including the iPhone" and "Apple iPhone 12, 12 mini in Purple now official".