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The EU "greenlights" Apple to produce a portless iPhone. Photo: MacRumors . |
Despite initial concerns, 9to5Mac reveals that the European Union (EU) has just officially confirmed that Apple can completely remove the USB-C connection on the iPhone without violating any regulations.
This information opens up a potential future for Apple's groundbreaking phone design in the near future. Previously, there were rumors that the iPhone 17 Air could be the thinnest iPhone ever and Apple considered removing the connection port on this model.
According to a report from Bloomberg , Apple has actually considered removing the port entirely on the iPhone 17 Air. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman believes that this will be a device positioned to bridge the gap between the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, similar to the MacBook Air.
While the idea of a portless iPhone may seem unconventional, it fits with Apple’s history of innovation. The success of the fanless MacBook Air, which offers a remarkably quiet and efficient experience, demonstrates the potential benefits of removing unnecessary components.
While Samsung has teased the ultra-thin Galaxy S25, a portless iPhone would put Apple on par with Android rivals in this race.
This could appeal to consumers who prioritize aesthetics and convenience over traditional features, making a portless iPhone a highly desirable device.
There were initially concerns that Apple’s removal of the USB-C port would go against the EU’s common charger regulation, which was introduced to reduce e-waste by requiring all consumer electronics, including smartphones, to use a common charging port.
To comply with the new law, Apple had to switch to USB-C ports for iPhones, leading to the discontinuation of the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 models (which were the last phones to use the Lightning port) just before the January 2025 deadline.
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