Apple Can Sell iPhones Without a Charging Port

EU says it won’t get in the way of Apple’s portless iPhone
The EU confirms Apple can make a portless iPhone after a report said the product might have been postponed over backlash from EU regulators.
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EU: Apple Can Sell iPhones Without a Charging Port
Apple reportedly nixed plans for a port-less iPhone 17 Air because of the EU's USB-C mandate, but the EU says that only applies to phones that support wired charging.
Blame Europe for Apple not releasing the portless iPhone we’re all waiting for
Apple wants to release a portless iPhone. However, the company fears EU regulators might penalize the company for ditching the USB-C port.
Portless iPhones without USB-C closer to reality as EU clears the path
The big obstacle there would most likely be the European Union, which is the entity that forced Apple to adopt USB-C to begin with. However, according to 9to5Mac, that won't be a problem. An EU spokesperson confirmed to 9to5Mac that Apple can legally sell a device with no charging port in EU countries.
EU confirms that a portless iPhone would be completely legal
Apple is fully at liberty to make a portless iPhone if it wants to. There is nothing in EU regulations to say iPhones must feature a USB-C charging port, and a spokesman for the body has confirmed this in writing.
A port-free iPhone is fine with the EU — and if it happens, I’m ready for it
The European Union's apparently fine with Apple removing charging ports from its iPhones, and given how I charge my own iPhone, I don't think I'd mind either.
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