Washington (US): Apple is working on the plan to bring USB-C charging across its line of AirPods and Mac accessories within two years.
The Verge reports that a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the corporation is shifting away from its lightning cords. In late 2024, the European Union hopes to make USB-C charging a requirement for new smartphones, tablets, and headphones sold there. The proposal was approved by the European Parliament last week, but it has not yet been signed into law.
AirPods by 2024
Gurman is of the view that in order to comply with the rules Apple might bring USB-C to the next-gen AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods by 2024.
Meanwhile Mac accessories, including the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad could make the switch to USB-C as soon as next year.
With a refresh for the new iMac and Mac Pro due next year, their release typically “coincides with accessory updates,” reported The Verge.
Gurman says “it’s a safe bet that those accessories will move to USB-C in their next incarnation.” He similarly believes Apple will swap over its AirPods before the EU’s legislation goes into effect.
USB-C charging on its iPhones
Earlier this year, a report from Gurman suggested that Apple has already started testing USB-C charging on its iPhones, but they probably would not land on devices until 2023 “at the earliest.”
Gurman reiterates this belief in this most recent Power On newsletter, once again adding that he thinks Apple will add a USB-C charging port to the iPhone 15, as well as to the entry-level iPad expected to release by the end of this year.
