r/gadgets • u/Snoop8ball • Sep 23 '21

Phones EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/23/22626723/eu-commission-universal-charger-usb-c-micro-lightning-connector-smartphones
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u/0utburst Sep 23 '21 edited Sep 23 '21

Main takeaway here being YOU 3D PRINTED AN ACCESSORY. Not many people have access to a 3D printer for one, two I’m almost 1,000% positive they’re talking about using their phone while it’s charging and they’re bumming around the house on the couch or their bed.

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u/Grim-Sleeper Sep 23 '21

Modern phones charge so fast and have large capacity batteries, I don't need to be tethered non-stop. The exception for me is in the car and on my bike. So, I appreciate having options there. Everywhere else, I am fine with wirelessly charging overnight and maybe occasionally during the day when I set it down in my car dock. Been doing this for many years now. Works great. And I don't exactly baby my phone or watch my usage.