USB-C iPhone: Timeline of events surrounding Apple’s switch to the universal connector

The European Union formally adopted the law that forces phone-makers to only launch devices with USB type-C ports from 2024, earlier this week. While this may not be a big change for most Android phone-makers who operate in Europe, it will come as a big blow for US-based Apple. The tech giant must now launch new iPhones with a USB-C port post the end of 2024, something Apple recently confirmed it is working on. While the law only pertains to countries governed by the European Union, the move will force Apple to switch its primary iPhone port for all its markets.

Here’s a quick look at the timeline of the new law being formed, which could very well be a major turning point for the future of smartphones