I don’t know any reason why switching to USB-C would’ve been on Apple’s roadmap. Controlling the lighting ecosystem is far too valuable for them. Apple’s refusal to switch to the common USB-C is one of the reasons this law exists in it’s current form.

I guess if a new/better connector comes along we have to wait for the EU to give everyone permission to move the technology forward?

The EU is mandating open standards, not specific open standards.

If a new and better connector comes around they are welcome/encouraged to use it. As long as it’s an open standard and not proprietary e-waste generating junk

Theyre not stupid if you read it before writing about it on Lemmy you’d see they’re required to review regularly with stakeholders to agree and amend requirements ‘in line with scientific and technological progress, consumer convenience and environmental developments’

Apple would have implemented USB-C ages ago if they had any intention of ever doing it willingly.

Everything they make uses USB-C except the iphone which uses lightning and funnily enough they get a substantial cut out of every accessory and cable sale.

The EU has a FAQ somewhere addressing this, can’t find it though.

And calling the EU a regional government is underplaying their power and international influence a LOT.