Indeed. To resolve that issue, the EU came up with this legislation.

Yea but now people who were using the Lightning cable will have to buy new USB-C devices and replace existing cables.

While the parent was being a bit disingenuous, they are correct that this will create additional e-waste that really probably wasn't necessary to do. I'm happy that Apple is switching to USB-C, for whatever that is worth.

What? This legislation is what’s forcing everyone to buy new cables and throw out their old ones.

Unlikely. How many people in the EU don't also own USB-C devices already?

I don't really care which port Apple uses, but I'd like them to be consistent across the range. It's annoying carrying Lightning cables (phones) + USB-C cables (iPads and laptops) + USB-micro (camera chargers) when I travel.

> It's annoying carrying Lightning cables (phones) + USB-C cables (iPads and laptops) + USB-micro (camera chargers) when I travel.

This might help: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WNQYV6

I suspect you misread the legislation.

Anyone who currently has a lightening cable/phone wont need to change it ;)

And yes, eventually it will lead to e-waste as people replace their Lightening based phones with USB-C, but didn't the same thing take place with the 30 pin dock connector?

At least after this apple wont need dongles like this beauty : https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/MQLU3AM/A/usb-c-to-app...