OiconomiaThe EU has finally won this one!
Somewhat unpopular opinion: Lightning was by far the better connector.
So why does Apple use USB-C on iPad Pro and MacBooks?
Because they co-developed it and it is the better connector if you want to do anything other than charging.
If they co-developed it, why did it take the EU forcing them to switch to it?
Because when they switched from the 30 pin connector to lightning, everybody bitched and moaned about it. So they promised they’d keep lightning for a decade. It’s been 11 years.
I’m sure if they’d broken their promise and switched earlier, everyone would have been understanding.
Literally yes. Obstinance is not a virtue.