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The continuous development of the global smart industry has brought considerable convenience to a large number of consumers. In particular, the rise of electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers has facilitated the daily work and learning of consumers.
However, with the acceleration of the iteration of updates of electronic products such as mobile phones and computers, consumers are facing a very important problem - the charging interface is not uniform.
Because some electronic devices cannot achieve the unity of charging interfaces, consumers need to carry different charging devices when they go out. At the same time, the purchase of different charging interfaces also requires additional costs.
From the perspective of the common mobile phone charging port on the market today, it is basically based on three categories: Android charging interface, Type-C interface and Apple's dedicated Lightning interface. With the continuous development of fast charging technology, today's Android mobile phone manufacturers have also replaced the traditional Android charging interface with the Type-C interface.
That is to say, in the current mobile phone charging interface, only Type-C and Apple Lightning interface are left. The feasibility of the charging interface is further increased.
Previously, in order to better facilitate consumers and promote the unification of charging interfaces, the EU had proposed the idea of "unified charging interfaces", but was rejected by Apple.
At that time, Apple said that the unification of charging interfaces would stifle the innovation of enterprises, thereby harming the rights and interests of consumers. I have to say that Apple's grandiose excuse is really difficult to refute.
Recently, in response to the problem of charging interface, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology called for a "unified charger". This means that the unified charging interface will become the trend of the times, and Apple, which does not want to unify the charging interface in the name of innovation, is becoming more and more difficult.
So, for the unification of the charging interface, how should Cook choose?
On the whole, Apple does not want a unified charging interface, the main reason is that Apple's mobile phone accessories products have achieved considerable sales results. Once Apple accepts the unified charging interface solution, it means that Apple will give up nearly $3.2 billion in revenue from the data cable business for one year.
However, in this regard, the general trend of the "charging interface", the author believes that although Apple will "swear to resist", the final result can only be compromised.
This is because if Apple only values the short-term interests of the company and insists on rejecting the unification of the charging interface, it is likely to be fined by the European Union or the sales of related products in the Chinese market will be affected. Obviously, Apple is powerless to accept this result.
Therefore, even if Apple is unhappy, based on the consideration of maximizing interests, Cook will eventually choose to compromise and unify the charging interface.
For consumers, if in the subsequent development process, it is really possible to unify the interface of different electronic products, not only can save a huge cost, but also aspects of daily travel.
At the same time, for the entire industry, the unification of the charging interface is also an important industry change. It will also play a certain role in promoting the development of follow-up electronic products.
Do you think the charging interface is expected to be unified in a short period of time?