| ▲ | aurareturn 8 hours ago |
| And possibly hindered innovation for a newer, better port because USB-C everywhere is required. I remember Google maps existing on iOS before Apple Maps was ever released. |
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| ▲ | ofrzeta 3 hours ago | parent | next [-] |
| Sure you could install Google Maps but you could not configure it as a default applications for maps. |
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| ▲ | dgellow 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-] |
| ~That’s bullshit, the regulations do not mention USB–C, they mention it has to be a common standard, with evaluation every few years~ Edit: I was wrong > I remember Google maps existing on iOS before Apple Maps was ever released You couldn’t change the default map app on iOS before the EU forced Apple to allow default apps to be configured. That’s what the person you responded to was claiming, and they are correct |
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| ▲ | aurareturn 8 hours ago | parent [-] | | It has to be a USB-C physical receptor and must use USB protocols. be equipped with the USB Type-C receptacle, as described in the standard EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021 “Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification”, and that receptacle shall remain accessible and operational at all times;
incorporate the USB Power Delivery, as described in the standard EN IEC 62680-1-2:2021 “Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-2: Common components – USB Power Delivery specification”;
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%... | | |
| ▲ | dgellow 7 hours ago | parent [-] | | Ok, I see what I got wrong, I misunderstood the role of the delegation responsible to evaluate technological progress. The standard is indeed in the text and the delegation is allowed to update it to ensure it stays relevant. Sorry for my aggressive tone, I shouldn’t have done that |
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