Apple is looking to circumvent the law so it doesn't have to comply with EU regulations. According to an article published by Die Zeit and later published on AppleInsider, devices that do not meet the charging requirements "will not be allowed into the EU market," in the words of Thierry Breton, an official. senior level in Brussels.
The EU Commission is telling Apple directly that if the company goes ahead with its plan to limit the functionality of the USB-C port on the iPhone 15, the device will be banned in one of the world's largest markets. Some rumors have indicated that the Cupertino company is looking to limit the USB-C charging port, which can only be connected to a computer when using an Apple standard charging cable.
This is not the first time Apple's business strategy has been criticized in the European Union. iOS 17 will include the ability to install apps from outside, in order to comply with support requirements for third-party app stores.
However, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, only iPhones sold in the EU will receive this new feature. Maybe Apple will take a similar approach with the USB-C port.