During its ‘Wonderlust’ event, Apple unveiled its four new iPhone and two new Apple Watch models, featuring better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the higher-end model.

The most significant announcement was Apple’s decision to equip the new iPhone 15 model with a USB-C charging port, in line with EU rules. 

EU law mandates that, by the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets, cameras and other small- or medium-sized electronic devices sold in the bloc will need to be equipped with a common charging port. The change was made to reduce hassle for consumers and help cut electronic waste by removing the need to buy a new charger each time a device is purchased. 

Apple – the only major smartphone maker that did not use USB-C – had historically opposed the rule, stating that it would “stifle innovation” and “harm consumers all around the world”.  

Nonetheless, the company has adapted the design of their products to be...