In recent months, Europe has continued to consider the obligation to integrate a universal charging system for mobile manufacturers. So much so that the idea caught on: a YouTuber probably disappointed not to see Apple getting up to speed chose to go on the offensive. In a short video published on his channel, we can see an iPhone X equipped with a USB-C plug instead of Lightning!
To achieve such a result, the handyman had to equip himself with multiple tools, the use of which is unfortunately not within everyone's reach. There is also another video, more complete, which details the process which made it possible to achieve this little feat. Several months of work will have been necessary, a sign that the “repairability score” of powered laptops may still have a way to go:
No bad surprises
Contrary to what one might think, no major bug seems to occur following this nevertheless perilous manipulation. On the contrary, the iPhone abused in this video even charges without a hitch. It is also possible to transfer files via USB, which leads us to believe that the laptop accepts its new transplant without flinching. No offense to Apple.
We know in fact that the firm appreciates more than average that users dismantle its products, and for good reason: this can cause serious malfunctions, going so far as to damage the device. This is also one of the reasons why the brand advises against using third-party manufacturers for power accessories, except perhaps when they are MFi certified or sold in Apple Stores.
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From grist to mill for the EU
This original solution echoes the recent motivations of the European Commission,which therefore plans to set up a load standard applicable to all manufacturers. Port Lightning would therefore potentially be banned from the continent.
In order not to give in to this, Apple for its part would have imagined an even more radical alternative. This would in fact consist ofno longer offer wired power at all, with instead induction charging (MagSafe) only. Do you think this is a good idea?
