Apple bows to EU and unveils iPhone with USB-C charger

The new Apple iPhone 15, with EU ordered USB-C charger, is displayed amongst other new products during a launch event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on Sept 12, 2023. — AFP

CUPERTINO, United States: Apple unveiled its new iPhone lineup on Sept 12, with its Lightning charger ports replaced on the newest models by a universal charger after a tussle with the European Union.

The European bloc is insisting that all phones and other small devices must be compatible with the USB-C charging cables from the end of next year, a move it says will reduce waste and save money for consumers.