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The EU has finally won this one! (feddit.de)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (8 children)

There are different dimensions for this, balance of importance differs between users and application:

  • data transfer rate
  • power transfer rate
  • durability
  • reusability with other products
  • length
  • price
  • someone made it white and engraved a pictogram of an incomplete apple on it
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Don't worry, apple is still limiting data transfer to usb2 protocols except on the pro models

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Oh I always expect them to find a loop hole to sell their ridiculously expensive peripherals. My best bet is a chip that forces you to use an apple usb c cable.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They planned to something like this, but EU regulators made clear that this is an violation and would lead to consequences.

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