The European Commission has issued a warning to Apple regarding the slowing of non-approved USB-C cables for iPhones. This warning comes after reports that some third-party USB-C cables were causing iPhones to slow down when used with the device.
Apple has been accused of deliberately slowing down iPhones with non-approved USB-C cables in order to encourage users to purchase their own official cables. This practice is known as “planned obsolescence” and is illegal in the European Union.
The European Commission has warned Apple that it must take steps to ensure that its devices are not subject to planned obsolescence and that any third-party USB-C cables used with iPhones must not be slowed down. The Commission has also stated that Apple must provide clear information to consumers about the compatibility of third-party cables with its devices.
Apple has responded to the warning by stating that it will take steps to ensure that all third-party USB-C cables are compatible with its devices. The company has also stated that it will provide clear information to consumers about the compatibility of third-party cables with its devices.
The European Commission’s warning to Apple is a reminder that planned obsolescence is illegal in the European Union and that companies must take steps to ensure that their products are not subject to this practice. It is also a reminder that companies must provide clear information to consumers about the compatibility of third-party products with their devices.
The warning from the European Commission is an important reminder that companies must take steps to ensure that their products are not subject to planned obsolescence and that they must provide clear information to consumers about the compatibility of third-party products with their devices.
