> I disagree. It stops new connectors being introduced (because you will still have to provide USB-C).
And just like with the predecessor Micro-USB: nothing stops the EU Parliament from adopting new legislation to update to new technologies. Unlike the US Congress, the EU Parliament is still able to regularly pass new laws.
> There is little gain: essentially slightly lower sales of charger cables.
No charger included means thinner packaging of products like laptops and phones and thus better transport efficiency (you can store more products in one container), less e-waste from chargers and cables that end up in the "never used" bin, and an easier time for consumers: no need to carry half a bag worth of power bricks, a single Anker dual-port power supply is all I need when going on vacation - it powers our laptops, phones, Switch, everything.
In general USB chargers work with Apple devices. You just need another cable. Cables are small, fragile (so do not last anyway) and have minimal impact on transport or waste production.
While legislation can be changed, it takes time and influence to do so. What manufacturer would introduce a new charger unless they are sure the EU would allow it? It essentially means it will only change if a big manufacturer lobbies for it BEFORE launching products, or if a standard gets established in the rest of the world before the products are launched in the EU. Not exactly encouraging innovation.
And just like with the predecessor Micro-USB: nothing stops the EU Parliament from adopting new legislation to update to new technologies. Unlike the US Congress, the EU Parliament is still able to regularly pass new laws.
> There is little gain: essentially slightly lower sales of charger cables.
No charger included means thinner packaging of products like laptops and phones and thus better transport efficiency (you can store more products in one container), less e-waste from chargers and cables that end up in the "never used" bin, and an easier time for consumers: no need to carry half a bag worth of power bricks, a single Anker dual-port power supply is all I need when going on vacation - it powers our laptops, phones, Switch, everything.